Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 173 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 173

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 203537
Grade: 173
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,260
Variant Est. Production: 1,250 (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
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion.
Case: Various
Run ID: 308.173G1.18S239.185M9.O97.L290.15J110
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.77
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.76
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.089%
Registry Population: 8 (2.67%)

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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.


Anonymous · February 1, 2021

Serial Number 203468 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: single sunk dial
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 173
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 12, 2018

Serial Number 203540 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 159 to 173

markatt2 5 · February 20, 2016

Serial Number 203556 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 159 to 173

markatt2 5 · February 20, 2016

Serial Number 203556 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 159 to 173

markatt2 5 · February 20, 2016

Serial Number 203556 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 159 to 173

Anonymous · September 12, 2015

Serial Number 203405 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 173
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Seth Thomas Grade 173 Pocket Watch