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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 197

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 62307
Grade: 197
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1892
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,660
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
U.S. Patents: 374359
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Pat'd Dec.6.'87.
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 109.197G6.18S109.182M51.H51.L101.15J49
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.09
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.259%
Registry Population: 4 (1.33%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4700 · November 15, 2023

Serial Number 62235 was reported as accurate.

astralmind 3 · November 25, 2018

Serial Number 62307 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Should be grade 197 as it is Adjusted but with
single sunk dial vs double for grade 202
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Early catalog descriptions indicate the Grade 202 was fitted with a single-sunk dial. Do you have sources to support the Grade 202 with a double-sunk dial and the Grade 197 with a single-sunk? Thanks!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 202 to 197

Yellowtail420 Supporter 103 · October 24, 2018

Serial Number 62307 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is marked "Adjusted"
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 202 to 197
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

crittracer 2 · March 21, 2018

Serial Number 62256 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 202 to 197
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

crittracer 2 · March 21, 2018

Serial Number 62256 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 202 to 197
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 12, 2018

Serial Number 62256 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 202 to 197
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 62130 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 202 to 197
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 9, 2017

Serial Number 62130 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 202 to 197
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Yellowtail420 Supporter 103 · June 12, 2016

Serial Number 62307 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 197
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

caneman 9 · January 28, 2015

Serial Number 62299 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 197
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch