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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 182 Special

Private Label(s) in Run:

Special Motor Service

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 204503
Grade: 182 Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 50
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,860
Variant Est. Production: 12,845 (18S-M5-17J-OTL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Star In Square
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Micrometric
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Pressed
Adjusted: Yes
Movement Markings: [Private Label]
Safety Pinion.
Adjusted
17 Jewel
Case: Various
Run ID: 316.G2.18S247.185M16.O105.L298.17J30
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.75
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
140.53
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.121%
Registry Population: 2 (4.00%)

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SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 303 · August 14, 2023

Serial Number 204503 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade: 182
Jewels: 17j
Movement Finish: Two-tone
Adjusted: Yes
Movement Markings: Special Motor Service
Safety Pinion
17 Jewel
Adjusted
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 159 to 182 Special
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch