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: 204435
Grade: 173
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 3 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: 315.173G3.18S246.185M15.O104.L297.15J115
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.79
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: 2 (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 · June 16, 2023

Serial Number 204467 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 302 · June 15, 2023

Serial Number 204467 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Regulator: Micro-Regulator
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Seth Thomas Grade 173 Pocket Watch