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Access Date: July 17, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.
Grade: 55
Private Label(s) in Run:
Thos. Gaskell - St. Paul, Minn.
A.J. Doughty - Marinette, Wis.
What is a Private Label?Manufacturer: | Seth Thomas |
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Manufacturer Location: | Thomaston, Connecticut |
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Movement Serial Number: | 13454 |
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Grade: | 55 |
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Model: | 3 |
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Estimated Production Year: | 1885 |
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Run Quantity: | 800 |
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Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 11 |
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Grade/Model Total Production: | 6,290 |
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Size: | 18s |
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Jewels: | 11j |
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Jewel Setting: | Burnished Jewels |
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Movement Configuration: | Openface |
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Movement Finish: | Gilt |
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Movement Setting: | Lever |
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Plate: | 3/4 Plate |
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Balance Type: | Expansion |
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Regulator: | Reed |
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Hairspring: | Flat |
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Standard Dial Type: | Single-Sunk |
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Adjusted: | No |
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Railroad Grade: | No |
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Movement Markings: |
Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 16.55G5.18S16.183M6.O16.L16.11J10 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1904 Seth Thomas Serial List |
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Database Version: | v52.748 | ![]() |
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 7 (0.88%) | ![]() |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 7 watches in the population registry for this run with 6 images.
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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 484 · June 27, 2025
Serial Number 13941 was reported as inaccurate.
SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 484 · February 9, 2023
Serial Number 13454 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 7, 2022
Serial Number 13803 was reported as inaccurate.
on the face it reads " A. J. DOUGHTYy" and on the
rear it is inscribed "A. J. Doughty, Marinette,
WIS"

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