Pocket Watch Database

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

Ball - Hamilton

Grade: 999H

Manufacturer: Ball - Hamilton
Movement Serial Number: 458867
Grade: 999H
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,100
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 565955
Movement Markings: Official RR Standard
999
The Ball Watch Co. Cleveland.
Adjusted
Double Roller.
17 Jewels
Sapphire Pallets
Safety Pinion
Trade Mark
Patented No.17.96
Pat.Aug.18'96.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.25
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
184.19
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.021%
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)
Research Note: Hamilton Hairspring Stud

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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 · June 3, 2023

Serial Number 458057 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2021

Serial Number 458822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2021

Serial Number 458426 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 458654 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 500 · January 4, 2020

Serial Number 458674 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · September 14, 2019

Serial Number 458551 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2019

Serial Number 458866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2019

Serial Number 458912 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · December 12, 2018

Serial Number 458032 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2018

Serial Number 458322 was reported as accurate.

fixmenow 31 · November 22, 2017

Serial Number 458064 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2017

Serial Number 458700 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · January 22, 2017

Serial Number 458700 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2016

Serial Number 458641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2016

Serial Number 458847 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 458867 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2015

Serial Number 458403 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2015

Serial Number 458403 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2015

Serial Number 458403 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2015

Serial Number 458403 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2015

Serial Number 458795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2013

Serial Number 458093 was reported as accurate.

Ball - Hamilton Grade 999H Pocket Watch