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From the American Horology Archive:
Ball - Hamilton Grade 999B Pocket Watch

Ball - Hamilton

Grade: 999B

Manufacturer: Ball - Hamilton
Movement Serial Number: 2B535
Grade: 999B
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1943
Run Quantity: 700
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production: 28,800
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: D32330
Movement Markings: Official Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland,O.
999B
21 Jewels
6 Positions Adjusted
Trade Mark
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.23
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
655.18
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.965%
Registry Population: 5 (0.71%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · March 18, 2024

Serial Number 2B159 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 499 · November 22, 2023

Serial Number 2B122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2022

Serial Number 2B181 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2020

Serial Number 2B511 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · February 12, 2020

Serial Number 2B535 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2019

Serial Number 2B524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2019

Serial Number 2B447 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2017

Serial Number 2B156 was reported as accurate.

Ball - Hamilton Grade 999B Pocket Watch