Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 12398 (Grade 70)

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Access Date: December 01, 2024

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Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 70

Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	12398
Grade:	70
Model:	3
Estimated Production Year:	1885
Run Quantity:	200
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production:	2,660
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Balance Type:	Expansion
Regulator:	Reed
Hairspring:	Flat
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.
Case:	Various
Run ID:	13.70G1.18S13.183M3.O13.L13.15J4
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.476
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	8.01
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	23.20
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.192%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	5 (2.50%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 70

Target Profile: 18S-M3-15J-OGL-U

Seth Thomas Grade 70 (All Variations): 2,660 ETP

18S: 2,660 100.00%
18s, Grade 70

18S-M3: 2,660 100.00%
18s, Grade 70, Model 3

18S-M3-15J: 2,660 100.00%
18s, Grade 70, Model 3, 15 Jewels

18S-M3-15J-OGL: 2,660 100.00%
18s, Grade 70, Model 3, 15 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Gilt

18S-M3-15J-OGL-U: 2,660 100.00%

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