Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade Century Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: Century

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 1122898
Grade: Century
Model: 12
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 31,000
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 27
Grade/Model Total Production: 264,000
Variant Est. Production: 47,000 (18S-M12-7J-ONL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Radiant
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Pressed
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Century U.S.A.
Case: Various
Run ID: 1007.G22.18S869.1812M18.O570.L891.7J300
Database Version: v52.246
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
18.652%
Registry Population: 7 (0.02%)

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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 303 · May 18, 2023

Serial Number 1122598 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Setting: Lever
(Visible in New Photo of Dial)
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · June 23, 2021

Serial Number 1134098 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Century

Anonymous · March 25, 2020

Serial Number 1138317 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Century

WatchDee 19 · May 24, 2018

Serial Number 1118965 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Century
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · September 13, 2017

Serial Number 1115387 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: on face of the watch underneath the No:12 is the
word Century, below the word Century U.S.A, case
says CHAMPION, serial # of case 2750645.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Century
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Seth Thomas Grade Century Pocket Watch