Pocket Watch Database

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
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 14566
Grade: 999
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 24
Grade/Model Total Production: 22,750
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 53.999G2.18S53.181M29.O29.L53.17J38
Database Version: v52.243
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
68.49
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.05
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.214%
Registry Population: 17 (1.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 13.14% Analyzing 92 Sales

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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 · July 27, 2023

Serial Number 14390 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 143 · 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