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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: Century

Private Label(s) in Run:

Knickerbocker Watch Co. - New York

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 1168168
Grade: Century
Variation: Knickerbocker
Model: 12
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 31
Grade/Model Total Production: 264,000
Variant Est. Production: 4,000 (18S-M12-7J-ONP-U-KNICKERBOCKER)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Stripe
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Pressed
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Knickerbocker Watch Co.
New York
Case: Various
Run ID: 1020.G33.18S879.1812M27.O580.P86.7J311
Database Version: v52.289
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
18.648%
Registry Population: 3 (0.08%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

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SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 314 · April 28, 2024

Serial Number 1168168 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Variation: Knickerbocker
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Markings: Knickerbocker Watch Co.
New York
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel
Seth Thomas Grade Century Pocket Watch