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: 204556
Grade: 159
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 50
Grade/Model Run: 3 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.
15 Jewel
Case: Various
Run ID: 317.159G3.18S248.185M17.O106.L299.15J116
Database Version: v52.246
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%)
Research Note: New Serif Signing Style

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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 · December 17, 2023

Serial Number 204556 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 204556 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 10, 2021

Serial Number 204556 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement in my watch is marked 15 jewels; the
database says it is 17 jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 159
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Seth Thomas Grade 159 Pocket Watch