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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: 232818
Grade: 182 Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 48 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: Sunflower
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: 496.G48.18S427.185M196.O285.L470.17J134
Database Version: v52.245
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: 7 (1.75%)

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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 · December 12, 2021

Serial Number 232909 was reported as accurate.

kevinwest Supporter 14 · January 28, 2021

Serial Number 232835 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel adjusted movement, lever set.
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
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 232857 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
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 Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · August 11, 2019

Serial Number 232975 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement markings “Seth Thomas, Thompson Conn”
not Monarch
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The entire run is not expected to be marked with the private label names.
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 Lever

GerryM Supporter 10 · April 2, 2019

Serial Number 233157 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 8, 2018

Serial Number 233071 was reported as accurate.

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