Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 233396 (Grade 182)

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From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 182

Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	233396
Grade:	182
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1911
Run Quantity:	200
Grade/Model Run:	47 of 49
Grade/Model Total Production:	6,280
Variant Est. Production:	5,810 (18S-M5-17J-ONL)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Wind Mechanism:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Micrometric
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Pressed
Adjusted:	Yes
Case:	Various
Run ID:	513.182G47.18S442.185M207.O299.L485.17J142
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.648
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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.

BigMac007 10 · December 28, 2020

Serial Number 233373 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

struth 4 · July 25, 2019

Serial Number 233396 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Just checking my records from many years ago and
this watch was supposedly made in 1889, if thts of
any help.

I also believe its an 18,000 bph beat train.

Thomass' first watch i was told was 1885.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Estimated dates for Seth Thomas watches are difficult to pinpoint due to the company's practice of designating larger blocks for certain models. As a result, movements were not finished in a predictable order. Yes, the first Seth Thomas watch was introduced in 1885, and your estimated date of 1889 for this serial is reasonable.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

struth 4 · July 20, 2019

Serial Number 233396 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

Anonymous · June 7, 2019

Serial Number 233235 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It doesnt have the same finish pattern. My serial
number has a gothic arch type of finish

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:

Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel