Pocket Watch Database

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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 5

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 155027
Grade: 5
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 27,000
Variant Est. Production: 3,000 (6S-M15-7J-HTL)
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion.
Case: Various
Run ID: 271.5G9.6S37.615M8.H164.L253.7J77
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version: v52.354
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
1.907%
Registry Population: 5 (0.17%)

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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 336 · September 18, 2023

Serial Number 155027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2020

Serial Number 155017 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 46 to 5
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Rcardkidz 3770 · February 11, 2020

Serial Number 155646 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 46 to 5
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · June 26, 2017

Serial Number 156155 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 46 to 5
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · June 26, 2017

Serial Number 156155 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 46 to 5
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · June 20, 2017

Serial Number 156155 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 46 to 5
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 155834 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 5
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Seth Thomas Grade 5 Pocket Watch