Pocket Watch Database

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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 5

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 134095
Grade: 5
Variation: The Queen
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 9,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 27,000
Variant Est. Production: 14,500 (6S-M15-7J-HNL-U-THE QUEEN)
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: [Rose] [Some Marked: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion.]
Case: Various
Run ID: 254.5G1.6S21.615M1.H148.L236.7J64
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
81.29
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
239.56
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.908%
Registry Population: 15 (0.17%)
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 301 · September 5, 2023

Serial Number 131590 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 301 · 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 434 · 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