Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Hamilton

Grade: 999N

Manufacturer: Ball - Hamilton
Movement Serial Number: B605182
Grade: 999N
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 800
Grade/Model Run: 4 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: 5 (0.63%)
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.


Anonymous · August 13, 2021

Serial Number B605171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2021

Serial Number B605632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2020

Serial Number B605546 was reported as accurate.

AbellWatch Supporter 7 · October 7, 2020

Serial Number B605659 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2020

Serial Number B605059 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2020

Serial Number B605403 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2020

Serial Number B605706 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2020

Serial Number B605706 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2019

Serial Number B605575 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2019

Serial Number B605771 was reported as accurate.

stintsman Supporter 13 · November 28, 2018

Serial Number B605764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2018

Serial Number B605402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2018

Serial Number B605402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2018

Serial Number B605402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2016

Serial Number B605403 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 24, 2016

Serial Number B605182 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 24, 2016

Serial Number B605132 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2015

Serial Number B605668 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2015

Serial Number B605242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2015

Serial Number B605638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2014

Serial Number B605452 was reported as accurate.

Richantiques 10 · August 11, 2014

Serial Number B605419 was reported as accurate.

Richantiques 10 · August 11, 2014

Serial Number B605419 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

bigguy4life 1 · February 25, 2014

Serial Number B605524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2014

Serial Number B605426 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2013

Serial Number B605668 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2013

Serial Number B605668 was reported as accurate.