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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 182 Special

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 226550
Grade: 182 Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 900
Grade/Model Run: 30 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: 465.G30.18S396.185M165.O254.L446.17J106
Database Version: v52.245
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: 14 (1.56%)

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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 · December 8, 2021

Serial Number 226279 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 182 Special
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · July 3, 2019

Serial Number 226429 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 182 Special
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 25, 2019

Serial Number 226534 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 18, 2018

Serial Number 226279 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 182 Special
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

Joerealtor 74 · February 19, 2018

Serial Number 226884 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: double sunk dial
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · July 25, 2016

Serial Number 226191 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels, not PL
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

wabash 134 · August 10, 2015

Serial Number 226386 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 226386 is NOT a private label for Grassie & Co.

It is marked SETH THOMAS on dial & Mvt..

All other info is correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch