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: 1147706
Grade: Century
Model: 12
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 33
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: 1021.G29.18S876.1812M22.O576.L902.7J312
Database Version: v52.354
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
18.643%
Registry Population: 4 (0.13%)

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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 338 · May 17, 2023

Serial Number 1147706 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Setting: Lever
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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

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 338 · April 20, 2023

Serial Number 1147706 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade: CENTURY U.S.A.
Movement Setting: Lever
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Markings: Century U.S.A.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Republic to Century
Movement Finish changed from Gilt Damaskeened to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Seth Thomas Grade Century Pocket Watch