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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:

Otto Mueller - Wausau, Wis.
D.T. Ferguson's Special

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 224459
Grade: 182 Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,150
Grade/Model Run: 26 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,960
Variant Est. Production: 12,945 (18S-M5-17J-OTL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Mixed
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: 453.G26.18S384.185M154.O242.L434.17J97
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.78
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
141.42
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.133%
Registry Population: 21 (1.83%)

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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 · June 23, 2022

Serial Number 224162 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2021

Serial Number 224394 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 26, 2019

Serial Number 224810 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 82 to 182 Special
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

Anonymous · October 19, 2019

Serial Number 223941 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 382 to 182 Special

Anonymous · September 20, 2019

Serial Number 223722 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 382 to 182 Special

fixmenow 31 · March 2, 2019

Serial Number 223717 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 382 to 182 Special

Anonymous · February 18, 2019

Serial Number 224522 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 18, 2019

Serial Number 224522 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 223717 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 382 to 182 Special

Anonymous · August 14, 2018

Serial Number 224081 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 13, 2018

Serial Number 224081 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 13, 2018

Serial Number 224081 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 13, 2018

Serial Number 224081 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 12, 2017

Serial Number 224457 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adj, 17 jewels, not marked D.T.Furgeson. This
serial # movement was scrapped for non-working.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · July 18, 2016

Serial Number 224023 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 14, 2016

Serial Number 223749 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 382 to 182 Special

Miguel 47 · February 1, 2016

Serial Number 224177 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 224345 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model five is considered railroad grade based on
Geo. Townsend book, American railroad watches
1977
Curator Response: Many of the Seth Thomas Model 5s are indeed railroad grade, but certainly not all of them. There are several runs that contain 7 jewels and others that are not even adjusted.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · September 23, 2015

Serial Number 224809 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: two tone movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 82 to 182 Special
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

singing3 Supporter 43 · September 18, 2015

Serial Number 224809 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 82 to 182 Special
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

wbresee 3 · August 10, 2015

Serial Number 224495 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: different design to two tone pattern
fancy engraved case.
double sunk dial.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch