Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 46 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 46

Private Label(s) in Run:

Lever Brothers - Limited - New York

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 137640
Grade: 46
Model: 14
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 700
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 14
Grade/Model Total Production: 23,700
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: [Private Label]
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 256.46G11.6S22.614M21.H149.L238.7J65
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version: v52.303
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
71.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
210.22
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.674%
Registry Population: 1 (0.14%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4758 · November 15, 2023

Serial Number 137662 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 317 · October 15, 2023

Serial Number 137640 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Presently for sale as eBay item
number:335072660393.

This is an additional Private Label, Lever
Brothers in the run.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 119 to 46
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 137610 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 46
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Seth Thomas Grade 46 Pocket Watch