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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 197

Private Label(s) in Run:

C.S. Hayes - Norfolk, Neb.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 25180 Question Mark
Grade: 197 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1888 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 17 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,660 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 374359 Question Mark
Movement Markings: [Private Label]
Safety Pinion
Pat'd Dec.6.'87.
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 31.197G1.18S31.182M1.H1.L31.15J12 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.02 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.09 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.264% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (1.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: Possibly an experimental run of the new Model 2. #25180: Verified with Higginbotham's patented hairspring stud and Breguet hairspring.

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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.


SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 413 · August 8, 2023

Serial Number 25180 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 413 · August 7, 2023

Serial Number 25180 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label: C.S. Hayes
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Grade: 197
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Plate: 3/4
Movement Setting: Lever
Movement Markings: C.S. Hayes
Norfolk, Neb.
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Pat'd
Dec. 6. 87.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Missing Data to 197
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch