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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 33 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 33

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 16170 Question Mark
Grade: 33 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 19 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,500 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 18.33G1.18S18.183M8.O18.L18.7J1 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
58.71 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
172.89 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.377% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (0.38%) Question Mark

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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 388 · April 10, 2024

Serial Number 15358 was reported as accurate.

Ladybug27870 13 · September 30, 2021

Serial Number 15343 was reported as accurate.

wolfamily Supporter 1 · March 15, 2021

Serial Number 15303 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2020

Serial Number 15924 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2019

Serial Number 14783 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 55 to 33
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J

Anonymous · May 30, 2018

Serial Number 14797 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 33
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · February 22, 2016

Serial Number 16931 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 33
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · September 13, 2015

Serial Number 14659 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: key wind
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 33
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Seth Thomas Grade 33 Pocket Watch