Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Ball - Hamilton Grade 998 Pocket Watch

Ball - Hamilton

Grade: 998

Manufacturer: Ball - Hamilton
Movement Serial Number: B649512
Grade: 998
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1941
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,700
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Barrel: Motor
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Movement Markings: Official Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland,O.
23 Jewels
Adjusted
5 Positions
Motor Barrel
Trade Mark
Elinvar
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.08
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
61.32
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.340%
Registry Population: 9 (0.90%)

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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.


2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · September 30, 2022

Serial Number B649349 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · August 31, 2022

Serial Number B649349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2022

Serial Number B649795 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · February 4, 2021

Serial Number B649806 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · February 25, 2020

Serial Number B649871 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

bubba70 543 · July 22, 2019

Serial Number B649303 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · June 10, 2019

Serial Number B649520 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · April 5, 2019

Serial Number B649489 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · December 23, 2018

Serial Number B649309 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · May 17, 2018

Serial Number B649163 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · May 16, 2018

Serial Number B649163 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · January 25, 2018

Serial Number B649066 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · January 9, 2018

Serial Number B649992 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · November 22, 2017

Serial Number B649890 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · November 3, 2017

Serial Number B649905 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · January 12, 2017

Serial Number B649722 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · December 29, 2016

Serial Number B649722 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · August 19, 2016

Serial Number B649555 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · August 19, 2016

Serial Number B649553 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · August 19, 2016

Serial Number B649555 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · August 19, 2016

Serial Number B649553 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · July 24, 2016

Serial Number B649790 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · April 29, 2016

Serial Number B649520 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · March 14, 2016

Serial Number B649790 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · February 25, 2016

Serial Number B649970 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · January 28, 2016

Serial Number B649790 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

bwalder 137 · December 30, 2015

Serial Number B649868 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Oldcharlie23 2 · October 22, 2015

Serial Number B649303 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · October 11, 2015

Serial Number B649410 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · August 3, 2015

Serial Number B649133 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · March 28, 2015

Serial Number B649793 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

samnme 6 · September 20, 2014

Serial Number B649232 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · June 2, 2014

Serial Number B649857 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · April 6, 2014

Serial Number B649328 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

watchitdude 39 · February 17, 2014

Serial Number B649803 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: EST. PROD. YEAR 1939
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · February 17, 2014

Serial Number B649803 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · January 7, 2014

Serial Number B649339 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

jibberyerkibber 50 · October 8, 2013

Serial Number B649339 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

jibberyerkibber 50 · September 28, 2013

Serial Number B649339 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

oceanica 13 · July 10, 2013

Serial Number B649914 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4

Anonymous · June 25, 2013

Serial Number B649101 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4A to 4
Ball - Hamilton Grade 998 Pocket Watch