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Seth Thomas Republic
Serial #4068501
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| Manufacturer | Seth Thomas |
| Grade | Republic |
| Serial Number | 4068501 |
| Size | 18s |
| Model | 12 |
| Jewel Count | 15j |
| Setting | Pendant |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Case Material | Silverode |
| Case Manufacturer | H. Muhrs Sons |
| Case Grade/Model | Silverode |
| Case Serial # | 163254 |
| Case Details | The movement is cased in an 18-size H. Muhrs Sons Silverode (nickel) open-face watch case with screw back and bezel, serial number 163254. This movement has the highest known surviving Seth Thomas serial number (4068501). |
| Dial Material | Metal |
| Dial Type | Double-Pressed |
| Dial Style | Arabic |
| Dial Signing Name | Republic U.S.A. |
| Dial Details | The movement presents with an 18-size "REPUBLIC U.S.A." private label Arabic Gold Metal on Porcelain Cartouche Dial with a dots minute track and no marginals, fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands 18-size. Republic U.S.A. is a Private Label in Seth Thomas Model 12, Model 13, Model 18, Model 19, and Pendant Model 24 manufactured for Illinois Watch Case Co. by Seth Thomas Watch Co. Republic U.S.A. was sold in the catalogs of N. Shure Company, Butler Brothers, and John M. Smyth. |
| Movement Markings | REPUBLIC U.S.A. |
Contributed to the database by SethThomasFan on February 2, 2023.
This collection record was most recently edited on April 3, 2025.
This collection record was most recently edited on April 3, 2025.