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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 227190 Question Mark
Grade: 182 Special Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 31 of 65 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,860 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 12,835 (18S-M5-17J-OTL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometric Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Pressed Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion.
Adjusted
17 Jewels
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 474.G31.18S403.185M169.O261.L455.17J110 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.465 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.75 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
140.53 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.119% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (2.25%) Question Mark

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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