Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Hamilton

Grade: 999G

Manufacturer: Ball - Hamilton
Movement Serial Number: 497888
Grade: 999G
Model: 1A
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,400
Size: 18s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Ball
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: D25695, 565955
Movement Markings: Official RR Standard
999
The Ball Watch Co. Cleveland.
Adjusted
Double Roller.
19 Jewels
Sapphire Pallets
Safety Pinion
Trade Mark
Patented June 30'96
Pat.Aug.18'96.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.24
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
100.00
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.814%
Registry Population: 3 (1.50%)

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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 · December 22, 2020

Serial Number 497960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2020

Serial Number 497960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2020

Serial Number 497961 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2019

Serial Number 497823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2019

Serial Number 497905 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2013

Serial Number 497820 was reported as accurate.