Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1028872 (Grade Century)

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Century By Seth Thomas For Sears Pocket Watch

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Access Date: February 06, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: Century

Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	1028872
Grade:	Century
Model:	12
Estimated Production Year:	1898
Run Quantity:	5,000
Grade/Model Run:	4 of 33
Grade/Model Total Production:	264,000
Variant Est. Production:	194,500 (18S-M12-7J-ONP)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Flat
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Pressed
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	[Unisgned]
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1022.G20.18S872.1812M6.O569.P69.7J302
Database Version:	v52.602
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	794.84
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	2,346.22
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	18.629%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	1 (0.02%)
Research Note: #1028872: "REX" Private Label Dial, Unsigned Movement.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade Century

Target Profile: 18S-M12-7J-ONP-U

Seth Thomas Grade Century (All Variations): 409,900 ETP
18S: 343,500 83.80% 18s, Grade Century				Other: 66,400 Other Sizes or Unclassified
18S-M12: 264,000 64.41% 18s, Grade Century, Model 12			Other: 79,500 Other Models or Unclassified
18S-M12-7J: 254,000 61.97% 18s, Grade Century, Model 12, 7 Jewels		Other: 10,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M12-7J-ONP: 194,500 47.45% 18s, Grade Century, Model 12, 7 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel	Other: 59,500 Other Configs or Unclassified
18S-M12-7J-ONP-U: 194,500 47.45%

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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.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 430 · August 8, 2023

Serial Number 1028872 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 430 · August 7, 2023

Serial Number 1028872 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label - REX
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Model 12
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7
Grade: Century
Movement Configuration: Open face
Movement Finish: Nickel
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Movement Markings: [Unmarked]

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from Missing Data to Century