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From the American Horology Archive:
Ball - Hamilton Grade 938 Pocket Watch

Ball - Hamilton

Grade: 938

Manufacturer: Ball - Hamilton
Movement Serial Number: 8774
Grade: 938
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 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: D24446
Movement Markings: Official RR Standard
Ball & Co. Cleveland.
Adjusted
17 Jewels
Sapphire Pallets
Safety Pinion
Trade Mark
Patented
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.30
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.16
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.087%
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)
Research Note: Patented Pierced "Balloon" Hands.

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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 25, 2020

Serial Number 8727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2020

Serial Number 8727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2020

Serial Number 8727 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · September 20, 2018

Serial Number 8774 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · September 10, 2018

Serial Number 8774 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2017

Serial Number 8739 was reported as accurate.

watchman4831 193 · June 19, 2015

Serial Number 8744 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2014

Serial Number 8705 was reported as accurate.

Ball - Hamilton Grade 938 Pocket Watch