Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade Trainmen's Special Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: Trainmen's Special

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 1063520
Grade: Trainmen's Special
Model: 12
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 7,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Micrometric
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Trainmens Special
Chicago- U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 1003.G4.18S865.1812M13.O565.P75.7J296
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
45.16
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
132.89
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.060%
Registry Population: 6 (0.09%)
Research Note: #1066094: Marked "Century" but has features consistent with "Trainmens Special" movement (Locomotive, Two-Tone, Marked "23 Jewels" and "Adjusted").

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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 301 · September 20, 2023

Serial Number 1062341 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Presently for sale as eBay item
number:295937620323
Grade: Trainmens Special
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4
Regulator: Micrometric
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: [Locomotive]
Trainmens Special
Chicago
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Adjusted
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Missing Data to Trainmen's Special

HerbertTrw Supporter 115 · September 28, 2021

Serial Number 1066094 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch 1066094 is labeled as Century, U.S.A. (=
trademark of Seth Thomas), 18s, 23 J. Pictures an
more details you can see in my Collection.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Trainmen's Special
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · October 3, 2020

Serial Number 1061752 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2018

Serial Number 1063520 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Seth Thomas "Trainmens Special" 18s 23j Pocket
Watch
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Trainmen's Special
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Seth Thomas Grade Trainmen's Special Pocket Watch