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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
Lincoln Special
Otto H. Fasoldt - Albany, N.Y.

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 212624
Grade: 182 Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 12 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 Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Micrometric
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Pressed
Adjusted: Yes
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion.
Adjusted
17 Jewels
Case: Various
Run ID: 407.G12.18S338.185M107.O196.L389.17J63
Database Version: v52.235
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 (1.00%)

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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 · October 9, 2022

Serial Number 212601 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2019

Serial Number 212661 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

pocketwatch101 111 · March 20, 2018

Serial Number 212624 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · July 18, 2017

Serial Number 212624 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 159 to 182 Special
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch