Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 231286 (Grade 182 Special)

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Access Date: December 18, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 182 Special

Private Label(s) in Run:

American Best, Siegel Bros, Boston Mass.

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Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	231286
Grade:	182 Special
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1906
Run Quantity:	385
Grade/Model Run:	44 of 67
Grade/Model Total Production:	15,920
Variant Est. Production:	12,795 (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:	498.G44.18S427.185M192.O284.L474.17J131
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.515
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	47.93
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	141.07
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1.148%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	11 (2.86%)
Research Note: #231067: Verified as Lever-Set

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 182 Special

Target Profile: 18S-M5-17J-OTL-A

Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special (All Variations): 15,920 ETP
18S: 15,920 100.00% 18s, Grade 182 Special
18S-M5: 15,920 100.00% 18s, Grade 182 Special, Model 5
18S-M5-17J: 15,920 100.00% 18s, Grade 182 Special, Model 5, 17 Jewels
18S-M5-17J-OTL: 12,795 80.37% 18s, Grade 182 Special, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Two-Tone	Other: 3,125 Other Configs or Unclassified
18S-M5-17J-OTL-A: 12,795 80.37%

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