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Seth Thomas Century
Serial #TRAINMENS12A
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| Manufacturer | Seth Thomas |
| Grade | Century |
| Serial Number | TRAINMENS12A |
| Size | 18s |
| Model | 12 |
| Jewel Count | 7j |
| Setting | Lever |
| Finish | Gilt Damaskeened |
| Case Material | Silverine |
| Case Manufacturer | Dueber Watch Case Mfg. Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | Silverine |
| Case Serial # | 1036779 |
| Case Details | The movement is cased in an 18-size Dueber Watch Case Manufacturing Company open-face Silverine (nickel) watch case with hinged back and bezel, serial number 1036779. |
| Dial Material | Enamel |
| Dial Type | Flat |
| Dial Style | Arabic |
| Dial Signing Name | Trainmens Special |
| Dial Details | [Locomotive] Trainmens Special is a Private Label in Seth Thomas Model 12. Seth Thomas produced the Trainmens Special in Model 12 and Model 13 for Sears, Roebuck & Company to sell in their catalog. This movement has only 7 jewels; but is marked "17 Jewels". It has red glass covers screwed over the pivots to simulate jewels. |
| Movement Markings | [LOCOMOTIVE] TRAINMENS SPECIAL CHICAGO U.S.A. 23 JEWELS ADJUSTED |
Contributed to the database by SethThomasFan on April 17, 2023.
This collection record was most recently edited on January 16, 2025.
This collection record was most recently edited on January 16, 2025.