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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: 213600
Grade: 159
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 700
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 51
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,650
Variant Est. Production: 4,850 (18S-M5-15J-ONL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Black
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: 416.159G12.18S345.185M111.O203.L398.15J134
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version: v52.400
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
194.50
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.083%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (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 · April 13, 2021

Serial Number 214078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2020

Serial Number 213827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2016

Serial Number 214021 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is 15 jewel and not 2-tone
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 159
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

wabash 134 · August 25, 2015

Serial Number 213651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2015

Serial Number 213600 was reported as accurate.

Seth Thomas Grade 159 Pocket Watch