Pocket Watch Database

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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: Century

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 1739424
Grade: Century
Model: 13
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 15,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 65,000
Variant Est. Production: 51,000 (18S-M13-7J-HNL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Radiant
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Pressed
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Century U.S.A.
Case: Various
Run ID: 1024.G37.18S884.1813M4.H411.L892.7J318
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
194.61
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
577.33
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.616%
Registry Population: 7 (0.05%)

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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 291 · July 26, 2023

Serial Number 1737017 was reported as accurate.

upsidedown05 8 · May 24, 2023

Serial Number 1739424 was reported as accurate.

upsidedown05 8 · May 23, 2023

Serial Number 1739424 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marking does not say Republic U.S.A.,
Movement Finish is not Two-Tone, Variation may not
be Republic as movement is not marked Republic. I
also recall the report said something about a gold
ring on the movement which I did not observer. My
Movement is nickel finish. Thank you.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · August 9, 2021

Serial Number 1742574 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Century, 7 jewels. Hunting. (Arabic dial just
for notes).
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Century
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Seth Thomas Grade Century Pocket Watch