Ball Pocket Watch: Serial Number 42548 (Grade 999B)

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Access Date: January 17, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Hamilton

Grade: 999B

Manufacturer:	Ball - Hamilton
Movement Serial Number:	42548
Grade:	999B
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1898
Run Quantity:	100
Grade/Model Run:	15 of 21
Grade/Model Total Production:	3,300
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
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:	D26267, 565955
Movement Markings:	Official RR Standard Ball & Co. Cleveland. Adjusted 17 Jewels Sapphire Pallets Safety Pinion Trade Mark Patented Nov.17.96 Pat.Aug.18'96.
Case:	Various
Database Version:	v52.560
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PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	9.94
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	74.97
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	2.861%
Research Note: “Patented” on Barrel Bridge

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