Pocket Watch Database

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

Ball - Hamilton

Grade: 999E

Manufacturer: Ball - Hamilton
Movement Serial Number: 90427
Grade: 999E
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 350
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,450
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Ball
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: D25695, 565955
Movement Markings: Official RR Standard
Ball & Co. Cleveland.
Adjusted
[Some Marked "A" or "Single Roller"]
17 Jewels
Sapphire Pallets
Safety Pinion
Trade Mark
Patented June 30'96
Pat.Aug.18'96.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.36
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.88
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.257%
Registry Population: 3 (0.86%)
Research Note: For use on RR with fewer requirements

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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.


ebsrods Supporter 112 · June 25, 2023

Serial Number 90427 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · June 24, 2023

Serial Number 90478 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2021

Serial Number 90487 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2020

Serial Number 90464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 90385 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 90201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2018

Serial Number 90423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2018

Serial Number 90423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2018

Serial Number 90423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2018

Serial Number 90423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2018

Serial Number 90423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2018

Serial Number 90423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2018

Serial Number 90423 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · November 2, 2018

Serial Number 90320 was reported as accurate.

barberr1 67 · May 11, 2018

Serial Number 90350 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · February 15, 2018

Serial Number 90248 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2016

Serial Number 90450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2015

Serial Number 90246 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2013

Serial Number 90440 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Dial and movement marked "ORC"
Ball - Hamilton Grade 999E Pocket Watch