Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 159 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 159

Private Label(s) in Run:

Ernest E. Muller Jeweler - Malone, N.Y.
F.B. Catlin - Winstead, Conn.
Henry E. Eckert - West Troy, NY
J.H. McEachron. Hoosick Falls, N.Y.
Ernest E. Muller - Malone, N.Y.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 209576 Question Mark
Grade: 159 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1902 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 51 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,700 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 200 (18S-M5-15J-ODL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Damaskeened Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometric Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Pressed Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: [Private Label]
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 375.159G7.18S304.185M69.O161.L357.15J130 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.546 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.23 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
94.67 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.755% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (2.50%) Question Mark

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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.


Th4t0n3k1d78 Supporter 25 · January 7, 2025

Serial Number 209576 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewel
Not adjusted
Gold flashed
Private label
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 159
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt Damaskeened
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Th4t0n3k1d78 Supporter 25 · January 6, 2025

Serial Number 209576 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 159
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt Damaskeened
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Seth Thomas Grade 159 Pocket Watch