Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 5 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 5

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 131590 Question Mark
Grade: 5 Question Mark
Variation: The Queen Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 9,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 27,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 14,500 (6S-M15-7J-HNL-U-THE QUEEN) Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: [Rose] [Some Marked: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion.]
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 258.5G1.6S22.615M1.H149.L240.7J65 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
81.29 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
239.56 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.907% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (0.18%) Question Mark
Research Note: "The Queen" Sold by A.C. Becken. #128005: Cut Published in A.C. Becken Ad (Keystone, November 1895)

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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 388 · September 5, 2023

Serial Number 131590 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 388 · August 29, 2023

Serial Number 136339 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Markings: [Rose]

There is no "Seth Thomas" signature on this early
production Model 15.
There is no "Safety Pinion" marking.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 443 · August 8, 2020

Serial Number 136871 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 46 to 5

Anonymous · February 8, 2020

Serial Number 135799 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 46 to 5

Mattkenn 1 · January 2, 2020

Serial Number 134569 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 46 to 5

Anonymous · February 26, 2019

Serial Number 128188 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 46 to 5

Wvbabe69 1 · November 29, 2018

Serial Number 136930 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 46 to 5

Anonymous · October 27, 2018

Serial Number 134505 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 46 to 5

Anonymous · January 30, 2018

Serial Number 133183 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 46 to 5

otsegoseller 1 · October 2, 2017

Serial Number 134026 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 46 to 5

Anonymous · March 12, 2017

Serial Number 130018 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 5
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · June 5, 2015

Serial Number 130018 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 5
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Seth Thomas Grade 5 Pocket Watch