Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 999 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 999

Ball Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 208858 Question Mark
Grade: 999 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 900 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 24 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 22,750 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j 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: 521.999G10.18S322.181M167.O275.L315.21J84 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 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
21 (2.33%) 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.


strikeph Supporter 24 · May 9, 2024

Serial Number 208858 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 644 · January 21, 2023

Serial Number 208683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2018

Serial Number 208095 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 20, 2017

Serial Number 208737 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

Anonymous · June 6, 2017

Serial Number 208679 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 2, 2016

Serial Number 208077 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 2, 2016

Serial Number 208827 was reported as accurate.

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

rocket00 236 · September 29, 2014

Serial Number 208625 was reported as accurate.

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

ReneeInReno 9 · August 26, 2014

Serial Number 0208166 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 24, 2014

Serial Number 208597 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 12, 2014

Serial Number 0208309 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 208363 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 14, 2013

Serial Number 208265 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · April 21, 2013

Serial Number 208772 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is 18S, 21J
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Factory Model changed from 0 to 1

Anonymous · January 23, 2013

Serial Number 208514 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18 size.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
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