Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 70 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 70

Private Label(s) in Run:

Earle - Philadelphia, Pa.

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 58935
Grade: 70
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1892
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,660
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: [Private Label]
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 100.70G7.18S100.183M41.O50.L93.15J44
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version: v52.333
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.01
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
23.20
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.188%
Registry Population: 2 (0.67%)

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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.


SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 320 · April 8, 2024

Serial Number 58935 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Photos are in comment section of my post on
EARLE's in Pocket Watch Group.
Grade: 70
Jewels: 15j
Movement Finish: Gilt
Adjusted: No
Movement Markings: EARLE
Philadelphia . PA .
Safety Pinion
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Missing Data to 70
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · March 28, 2015

Serial Number 58965 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 70
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Seth Thomas Grade 70 Pocket Watch