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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:

Savage & Co. - Guelpm

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 227013
Grade: 182 Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 31 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
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: 467.G31.18S398.185M167.O256.L448.17J107
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: 9 (2.25%)

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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.


fabianmwb 5 · June 2, 2022

Serial Number 227190 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is a 17J two tone from the Maiden
Lane Series
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and image uploads. Your watch is classified as a 182 Special. This was a grade manufactured in the 18-Size Model 5, the same model as the Maiden Lane but would not be considered the "Maiden Lane" series.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 182 Special
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · March 24, 2022

Serial Number 227238 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2015

Serial Number 227234 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: lever set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch