Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Hamilton

Grade: 999N

Manufacturer: Ball - Hamilton
Movement Serial Number: B604884
Grade: 999N
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 900
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,700
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Motor
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: D26267, D32330
Movement Markings: Official RR Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland,O.
23 Jewels
Adjusted
5 Positions
Motor Barrel
Pat.Nov 17 96
Sapphire Pallets
Pat.Dec.8.08.
Trade Mark
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.16
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
129.58
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.941%
Registry Population: 9 (1.00%)
Research Note: Gold RR Seal, Ball Patent 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.


JointVenture Supporter 102 · October 13, 2023

Serial Number B604282 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2023

Serial Number B604282 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2022

Serial Number B604491 was reported as accurate.

tfieser Supporter 3 · January 1, 2022

Serial Number B604355 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2021

Serial Number B604529 was reported as accurate.

Blicquer Supporter 75 · October 9, 2021

Serial Number B604532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2021

Serial Number B604811 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2021

Serial Number B604406 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Info is correct as far as it goes, but, unlike
with other serial numbers you've done, YOU DID NOT
INCLUDE THE RUN TOTAL which is important in
determining rarity.
Curator Response: Run total is not included because these runs are fairly mixed, and run totals and estimated production would be wildly incorrect. Hopefully, more research can be compelted in the near future to provide better insight into how these runs may be split.

Anonymous · January 16, 2021

Serial Number B604822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2020

Serial Number B604676 was reported as accurate.

grtnev Supporter 14 · October 31, 2020

Serial Number B604780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2020

Serial Number B604508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2020

Serial Number B604665 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2020

Serial Number B604807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2020

Serial Number B604665 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2020

Serial Number B604260 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2020

Serial Number B604484 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2019

Serial Number B604884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2018

Serial Number B604613 was reported as accurate.

Joerealtor 74 · February 16, 2018

Serial Number B604064 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2017

Serial Number B604867 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2017

Serial Number B604067 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2016

Serial Number B604067 was reported as accurate.

Joerealtor 74 · May 4, 2016

Serial Number B604884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2016

Serial Number B604075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2016

Serial Number B604075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2015

Serial Number B604118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2015

Serial Number B604448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2014

Serial Number B604448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2014

Serial Number B604448 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · October 23, 2014

Serial Number B604448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2014

Serial Number B604529 was reported as accurate.

ppalmer007 1 · July 23, 2014

Serial Number B604529 was reported as accurate.

cnrengr 24 · July 21, 2014

Serial Number B604529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2014

Serial Number B604746 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2014

Serial Number B604647 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2014

Serial Number B604647 was reported as accurate.