Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 159 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 159

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 200498
Grade: 159
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 50
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 51
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,350
Variant Est. Production: 4,550 (18S-M5-15J-ONL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Micrometric
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Pressed
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion.
Case: Various
Run ID: 303.159G1.18S234.185M3.O92.L285.15J108
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.16
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
91.56
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.731%
Registry Population: 1 (2.00%)

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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 · August 2, 2023

Serial Number 200498 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 302 · August 1, 2023

Serial Number 200498 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Markings: (Is Not Marked "Adjusted")
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 204 to 159
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 25, 2023

Serial Number 200498 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 204 to 159
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 11, 2018

Serial Number 200491 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 204 to 159
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Seth Thomas Grade 159 Pocket Watch