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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: 231966
Grade: 182 Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 46 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: 492.G46.18S423.185M192.O281.L467.17J131
Database Version: v52.235
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: 10 (2.50%)

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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.


4kamil4 1 · January 14, 2023

Serial Number 231899 was reported as accurate.

Briliant 1 · October 30, 2022

Serial Number 231809 was reported as accurate.

Harlton Supporter 98 · January 25, 2020

Serial Number 232185 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j as opposed to the 21j as stated,
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 182 Special
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · October 14, 2019

Serial Number 232056 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 12, 2015

Serial Number 231833 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 10, 2015

Serial Number 231833 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 26, 2015

Serial Number 231833 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · February 23, 2015

Serial Number 232059 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked "17 Jewels"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 182 Special
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch