Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 228528 (Grade 173)

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Access Date: May 31, 2025

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Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 173

Private Label(s) in Run:

Chautauqua

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Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	228528
Grade:	173
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1896
Run Quantity:	400
Grade/Model Run:	9 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production:	1,260
Variant Est. Production:	1,250 (18S-M5-15J-ONL)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Micrometric
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion. 15 Jewels
Case:	Various
Run ID:	487.173G9.18S416.185M180.O273.L468.15J144
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.674
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	6 (1.50%)
Research Note: #228301: Verified as Two-Tone.

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