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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:

American Best, Siegel Bros, Boston Mass.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 231337
Grade: 182 Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 385
Grade/Model Run: 43 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: 487.G43.18S418.185M187.O276.L463.17J126
Database Version: v52.241
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: 11 (2.86%)
Research Note: #231067: Verified as Lever-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 · April 20, 2021

Serial Number 231424 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2021

Serial Number 231424 was reported as accurate.

inlinehunter006 20 · March 2, 2020

Serial Number 231337 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · April 19, 2017

Serial Number 231434 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Seth Thomas (not Private Label), Two-Tone
Movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · May 22, 2016

Serial Number 231281 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 182 Special
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch