Pocket Watch Database

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: 235230
Grade: 182 Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 51 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,960
Variant Est. Production: 3,015 (18S-M5-17J-OTP)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Sunflower
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Micrometric
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Pressed
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion.
Adjusted
17 Jewels
Case: Various
Run ID: 499.G51.18S430.185M200.O288.P8.17J137
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.78
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
141.42
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.133%
Registry Population: 4 (2.00%)

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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 · October 23, 2021

Serial Number 235203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2017

Serial Number 235148 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a 17 jewel. It is two-tone though.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 182 Special
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · April 3, 2017

Serial Number 235275 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 10, 2016

Serial Number 235148 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is stamped 17 Jewels. This watch is stem
set, not lever.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 182 Special
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch