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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: 222242
Grade: 182 Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 350
Grade/Model Run: 23 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: 442.G23.18S373.185M142.O231.L423.17J89
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: 6 (1.71%)

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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.


mjfiori Supporter 9 · April 3, 2022

Serial Number 222103 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My #222103 Seth Thomas is a one color movement,
15J, 18S
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · September 5, 2020

Serial Number 222242 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Special Motor Service
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

ngupaan 95 · June 18, 2016

Serial Number 222041 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nickle Plate with Gold Font Only, Not Tu-Tone
Double Sunk Dial
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Joerealtor 74 · May 4, 2016

Serial Number 222073 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 8, 2015

Serial Number 222267 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch