Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 233403 (Grade 182 Special)

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Access Date: December 27, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 182 Special

Private Label(s) in Run:

The President

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Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	233403
Grade:	182 Special
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1911
Run Quantity:	1,300
Grade/Model Run:	51 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:	510.G51.18S439.185M204.O296.L483.17J142
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.528
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	1.123%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	20 (1.54%)
Research Note: #234771: Verified as marked "The President" fitted with dial marked "Bromfield Jewelry Co. - Boston."

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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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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 2, 2022

Serial Number 233541 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2021

Serial Number 233658 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 17, 2021

Serial Number 233691 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Snapper Supporter 149 · October 15, 2021

Serial Number 233691 was reported as accurate.

Snapper Supporter 149 · August 26, 2021

Serial Number 233691 was reported as accurate.

Snapper Supporter 149 · August 21, 2021

Serial Number 233691 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2021

Serial Number 233691 was reported as accurate.