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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: 1222696
Grade: Century
Model: 12
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 35,000
Grade/Model Run: 22 of 26
Grade/Model Total Production: 264,000
Variant Est. Production: 191,500 (18S-M12-7J-ONP)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Radiant
Movement Setting: Pendant
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: 1017.G32.18S879.1812M28.O580.P87.7J310
Database Version: v52.245
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: 11 (0.03%)

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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 302 · February 11, 2024

Serial Number 1196741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2021

Serial Number 1211757 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 18 to 12

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · November 5, 2018

Serial Number 1222696 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 jewels. Will upload photo
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Factory Model changed from 18 to 12
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · July 2, 2017

Serial Number 1199801 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MOVEMENT FINISH: NICKEL; MOVEMENT SETTING:
PENDANT; MOVEMENT MARKINGS: CENTURY U.S.A.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Century
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · February 5, 2017

Serial Number 1209837 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Century
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Seth Thomas Grade Century Pocket Watch