Pocket Watch Database

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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 182

Private Label(s) in Run:

Providence, R.I. - [A.W. Co. Monogram on Dial]

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 205886
Grade: 182
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 46
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,160
Variant Est. Production: 5,690 (18S-M5-17J-ONL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
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: Yes
Movement Markings: [Private Label]
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 331.182G8.18S262.185M32.O120.L313.17J38
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.44
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
54.31
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.437%
Registry Population: 4 (2.00%)
Research Note: #205911: Verified as private label marked "Providence, R.I." on the barrel bridge and dial with "A.W. Co." monogram (possibly Albert Walker Co.).

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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 290 · November 26, 2023

Serial Number 205911 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade: 182
Variation: Providence
Jewels: 17j
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Markings: Providence, R.I.
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Missing Data to 182
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · March 18, 2022

Serial Number 205826 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 182
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · February 19, 2018

Serial Number 205886 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 182
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · February 19, 2018

Serial Number 205886 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever set movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 182
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · February 17, 2018

Serial Number 205886 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #205886 stamped 17 Jewels but listed as 11 Jewels
Stamped Adjusted but listed as not
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 159 to 182
Jewels changed from 11j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 10, 2016

Serial Number 205998 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the watch is adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 159 to 182
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Pocket Watch