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From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 999 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 999

ORRS

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 533384
Grade: 999
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 2,500
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 24
Grade/Model Total Production: 22,750
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2
Movement Markings: Official RR Standard
Adjusted
Double Roller
The Ball Watch Co. Cleveland.
999
17 Jewels
Sapphire Pallets
Trade Mark
Patented
Nov. 17. 96
Pat. Aug. 18' 96.
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1011.999G19.18S560.181M343.O593.L637.17J601
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
68.11
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: 48 (1.92%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 15.10% 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 · June 9, 2023

Serial Number 535078 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #535078 has 19 jewels vs the 17 stated.
Curator Response: Better to use the Ball lookup for these: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/ball/535078

Anonymous · May 2, 2023

Serial Number 535131 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2021

Serial Number 535107 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 535107is marked as 19 Jewels, Ball 999.

Anonymous · January 20, 2021

Serial Number 533148 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 186 · April 24, 2020

Serial Number 533384 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 186 · April 24, 2020

Serial Number 533384 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 21 Jewels, not 17.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

dfchong 837 · January 18, 2020

Serial Number 533952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2020

Serial Number 533952 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18s Hamilton Ball 21j 999A Railroad

dfchong 837 · January 14, 2020

Serial Number 533952 was reported as accurate.

WatchRod 6 · September 30, 2018

Serial Number 533730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2018

Serial Number 534364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2018

Serial Number 534364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2018

Serial Number 534433 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · June 12, 2017

Serial Number 535097 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · May 5, 2017

Serial Number 534391 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels gold case



Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · March 18, 2017

Serial Number 534229 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · December 13, 2015

Serial Number 534494 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · November 20, 2015

Serial Number 534602 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 17j not 21j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

pdecesare 6 · August 1, 2014

Serial Number 533266 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 535070 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

rocket00 236 · May 23, 2014

Serial Number 533600 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · February 21, 2014

Serial Number 534941 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · July 3, 2013

Serial Number 533499 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
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 5

Anonymous · April 1, 2013

Serial Number 533839 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18S; Model 999; Full Plate; Adjusted 5 positions
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 6 to 5

Anonymous · April 1, 2013

Serial Number 533839 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 6 to 5

Anonymous · February 25, 2013

Serial Number 534401 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
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 5

Anonymous · November 22, 2012

Serial Number 534154 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18s, 999 Official RR standard
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
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · November 22, 2012

Serial Number 534154 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
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · May 6, 2012

Serial Number 535195 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
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Hamilton Grade 999 Pocket Watch