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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 5

Private Label(s) in Run:

Garden City

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 138148
Grade: 5
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 27,000
Variant Est. Production: 24,000 (6S-M15-7J-HNL)
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: BHA
Garden City
Case: Various
Run ID: 259.5G3.6S26.615M3.H153.L241.7J67
Database Version: v52.245
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: 2 (0.40%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

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SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 301 · July 6, 2023

Serial Number 138526 was reported as accurate.

Seth Thomas Grade 5 Pocket Watch