Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 235438 (Grade 182 Special)

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Access Date: June 28, 2022

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 182 Special

Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	235438
Grade:	182 Special
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1912
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Two-Tone
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Patent
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Pressed
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Database Version:	v48.137

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rmwatchandclock 234 · May 13, 2021

Serial Number 235438 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 235438, as mentioned in a previous
verification, is a pendant set model 5. This make
the grade of the watch a 281, not a 182.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. However, there is no known description for a No. 281 that matches the characteristics of this movement. However, The "182 Special" is described in catalogs as two-tone, 17 jewels, adjusted, and pendant-set.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Adjusted changed from Yes to No