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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: 204838
Grade: 182 Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 70
Grade/Model Run: 3 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
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: 321.G3.18S252.185M21.O110.L303.17J33
Database Version: v52.245
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: 1 (1.43%)

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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 28, 2021

Serial Number 204890 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · February 26, 2019

Serial Number 204890 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch