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Seth Thomas Trainmen's Special
Serial #1010272
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| Manufacturer | Seth Thomas |
| Grade | Trainmen's Special |
| Serial Number | 1010272 |
| Size | 18s |
| Model | 12 |
| Jewel Count | 7j |
| Setting | Pendant |
| Finish | Gilt Damaskeened |
| Case Material | Nickelsilver |
| Case Manufacturer | Illinois Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | Nickel Silver |
| Case Serial # | 70760 |
| Case Details | 18-size Illinois Watch Case Company Nickel Silver case - 70760 |
| Dial Material | Enamel |
| Dial Type | Single-Pressed |
| Dial Style | Roman |
| Dial Signing Name | Trainmens Special |
| Dial Details | 18-size "Trainmens Special" private label Roman dial with an image of a locomotive painted in the signature area of the dial, Ring Minute Track and Black 5-minute Marginals, fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 Spade Blued Hands 18-size. [Locomotive] Trainmens Special is a Private Label Trading Watch 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 | 23 Jewels Adjusted [Locomotive] Trainmens Special Chicago U.S.A. |
Contributed to the database by SethThomasFan on May 18, 2023.
This collection record was most recently edited on August 20, 2024.
This collection record was most recently edited on August 20, 2024.