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From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 999 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 999

Ball Watch Co.

Private Label(s) in Run:

B.H. Stief Co. - Nashville, Tenn.

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Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 14036 Question Mark
Grade: 999 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 24 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 22,750 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 53.999G2.18S53.181M29.O29.L53.17J38 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
68.49 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.05 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.214% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
17 (1.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -18.16% Analyzing 96 Sales Question Mark

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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.


awalker1829 Supporter 74 · May 5, 2024

Serial Number 14930 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2023

Serial Number 14390 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 144 · June 7, 2022

Serial Number 14795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2021

Serial Number 14808 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Just4orfun 117 · April 8, 2018

Serial Number 14475 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · January 14, 2018

Serial Number 14473 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · April 29, 2015

Serial Number 014451 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 Jewels, not 21
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 14607 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · July 9, 2014

Serial Number 14893 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · July 9, 2014

Serial Number 14893 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 14917 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: jewels is 17
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · September 8, 2013

Serial Number 14692 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · May 3, 2013

Serial Number 14559 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 0 to 1

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 14927 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 0 to 1

Anonymous · July 31, 2012

Serial Number 014162 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 0 to 1
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 6
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hamilton Grade 999 Pocket Watch