Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 13512 (Grade 55)

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Access Date: November 08, 2024

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.

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Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	13512
Grade:	55
Model:	3
Estimated Production Year:	1885
Run Quantity:	800
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production:	5,890
Size:	18s
Jewels:	11j
Jewel Setting:	Burnished Jewels
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. Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	16.55G5.18S16.183M6.O16.L16.11J10
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.428
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	17.73
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	51.91
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.416%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	6 (0.75%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 55

Target Profile: 18S-M3-11J-OGL-U

Seth Thomas Grade 55 (All Variations): 8,040 ETP
18S: 8,040 100.00% 18s, Grade 55
18S-M3: 5,890 73.26% 18s, Grade 55, Model 3	Other: 2,150 Other Models or Unclassified
18S-M3-11J: 5,890 73.26% 18s, Grade 55, Model 3, 11 Jewels
18S-M3-11J-OGL: 5,890 73.26% 18s, Grade 55, Model 3, 11 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Gilt
18S-M3-11J-OGL-U: 5,890 73.26%

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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.

Anonymous · October 6, 2024

Serial Number 13730 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 388 · February 9, 2023

Serial Number 13454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2022

Serial Number 13803 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have a watch that looks exactly like this, but
on the face it reads " A. J. DOUGHTYy" and on the
rear it is inscribed "A. J. Doughty, Marinette,
WIS"

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.