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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: 230712
Grade: 182 Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 250
Grade/Model Run: 41 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,960
Variant Est. Production: 3,015 (18S-M5-17J-OTP)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
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: 481.G41.18S412.185M182.O270.P3.17J121
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: 6 (2.40%)
Research Note: #230712: Expert-Reported as Pendant-Set.

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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 · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 230833 was reported as accurate.

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

cougwatch Supporter 125 · August 17, 2017

Serial Number 230712 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Pendent Set, Double Pressed Dial
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch