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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:

Osaka Watch Co.

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 144491
Grade: 5
Variation: The Queen
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 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] Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion.
Case: Various
Run ID: 267.5G7.6S34.615M6.H161.L249.7J74
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: 10 (0.25%)
Research Note: "The Queen" Sold by A.C. Becken

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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 · February 3, 2024

Serial Number 144027 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Variation: None
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.

Anonymous · December 12, 2022

Serial Number 144491 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 9, 2017

Serial Number 145119 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 46 to 5
Seth Thomas Grade 5 Pocket Watch