Pocket Watch Database

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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 33

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 16565
Grade: 33
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1885
Run Quantity: 2,600
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 19
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 16.33G1.18S16.183M8.O16.L16.7J1
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
58.71
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
172.89
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.378%
Registry Population: 9 (0.35%)

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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 302 · 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