Pocket Watch Database

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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: Century

Private Label(s) in Run:

Liberty U.S.A.

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 1299776
Grade: Century
Variation: Liberty
Model: 12
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 25 of 26
Grade/Model Total Production: 264,000
Variant Est. Production: 3,000 (18S-M12-7J-ONP-U-LIBERTY)
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: Liberty U.S.A.
Case: Various
Run ID: 1020.G35.18S882.1812M31.O583.P90.7J313
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: 2 (0.10%)

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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 · July 19, 2023

Serial Number 1300196 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 302 · July 17, 2023

Serial Number 1300196 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is not a Seth Thomas 12s Centennial.

Grade: Century
Model: 12
Size: 18s
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Centennial to Century
Size changed from 16 to 18
Factory Model changed from Centennial to 12

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 302 · July 16, 2023

Serial Number 1300196 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model: 12
Size: 18s
Grade: Century
Movement Markings:
[Locomotive]
Liberty
U.S.A.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Centennial to Century
Size changed from 16 to 18
Factory Model changed from Centennial to 12
Seth Thomas Grade Century Pocket Watch