Pocket Watch Database

Republic U.S.A. Pocket Watch

Republic U.S.A. was used as a trade name on pocket watch movements manufactured for Illinois Watch Case Co. by Seth Thomas Watch Co..

Indentified Runs

The following runs have been identified as containing movements marked with this private label or trade name. Because this list is derrived from surviving examples, it is not intended to be comprehensive. Other runs possibly exist that have not yet been identified. Most private labels and special orders were produced in batches and many times, the entire run is not comprised of special marked movements.

Manufacturer Run Grade
Seth Thomas 950001-952000 Century
Seth Thomas 960001-962000 Century
Seth Thomas 963001-966000 Century
Seth Thomas 967001-980000 Century
Seth Thomas 981001-982200 Century
Seth Thomas 1002001-1003500 Century
Seth Thomas 1145001-1147000 Century
Seth Thomas 1150001-1152000 Century
Seth Thomas 1169001-1174000 Century
Seth Thomas 1193001-1194000 Century
Seth Thomas 1715501-1717000 Century
Seth Thomas 1720001-1735000 Century
Seth Thomas 1741001-1745000 Century
Seth Thomas 1751001-1755000 Century
Seth Thomas 3000501-3001000 Century
Seth Thomas 3060001-3062000 320
Seth Thomas 3079001-3080000 320
Seth Thomas 3253001-3254000 12
Seth Thomas 4001001-4004000 Century
Seth Thomas 4011001-4013000 Century
Seth Thomas 4060001-4070000 Century


The Seth Thomas Watch Co. manufactured watches in Thomaston, Connecticut from approximately 1885 to 1915. See more information about Seth Thomas Watch Co. or find out more information about your watch by conducting a serial number lookup.

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Location: Thomaston, Connecticut

Years of Operation: 1885-1915

Production Jewels: 7-28 Jewels

Production Sizes: 18s, 16s, 12s, 6s, 0s

Total Production: ~3,000,000

Factory Building Status: Original Seth Thomas clock tower still stands.

Average Quality:

Average Rarity:

Special Research Assistance: Jonathan Luysterborghs

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