Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade Trainmen's Special Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: Trainmen's Special

Private Label(s) in Run:

Trainmen's Special

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 1715462
Grade: Trainmen's Special
Model: 13
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 15,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Trainmens Special
Chicago- U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 1022.G5.18S882.1813M2.H409.L890.7J316
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
44.91
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
132.89
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.065%
Registry Population: 4 (0.03%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

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Anonymous · October 5, 2021

Serial Number 1715462 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Really Model 12? Seems more like Model 13 to me
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. I agree. This run should be designated as Model 13 (Hunting).
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 12 to 13
Seth Thomas Grade Trainmen's Special Pocket Watch