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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: 238118
Grade: 182 Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 61 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,860
Variant Est. Production: 3,015 (18S-M5-17J-OTP)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
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: 514.G61.18S445.185M214.O303.P14.17J149
Database Version: v52.246
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: 5 (2.50%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

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Anonymous · February 15, 2018

Serial Number 238158 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels; crown set (so not RR grade); gold
movement finish with elaborate floral engraving
(not fish scale)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 272 to 182 Special
Jewels changed from 23j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch