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: 238535
Grade: 182 Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1914
Run Quantity: 50
Grade/Model Run: 63 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
Finish Pattern: Square In Star
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: 517.G63.18S448.185M217.O306.P15.17J151
Database Version: v52.243
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: 3 (6.00%)

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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.


mdmiller99 Supporter 33 · July 25, 2021

Serial Number 238514 was reported as accurate.

mdmiller99 Supporter 33 · July 24, 2021

Serial Number 238514 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not lever set- stem set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch