Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 25180 (Grade 197)

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Access Date: December 29, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 197

Private Label(s) in Run:

C.S. Hayes - Norfolk, Neb.

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Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	25180
Grade:	197
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1888
Run Quantity:	100
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production:	3,660
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Balance Type:	Expansion
Regulator:	Reed
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	374359
Movement Markings:	[Private Label] Safety Pinion Pat'd Dec.6.'87. Adjusted
Case:	Various
Run ID:	31.197G1.18S31.182M1.H1.L31.15J12
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.528
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	11.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	32.09
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.258%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	1 (1.00%)
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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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 197

Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HNL-A

Seth Thomas Grade 197 (All Variations): 3,660 ETP

18S: 3,660 100.00%
18s, Grade 197

18S-M2: 3,660 100.00%
18s, Grade 197, Model 2

18S-M2-15J: 3,660 100.00%
18s, Grade 197, Model 2, 15 Jewels

18S-M2-15J-HNL: 3,660 100.00%
18s, Grade 197, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel

18S-M2-15J-HNL-A: 3,660 100.00%

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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.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 415 · August 8, 2023

Serial Number 25180 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 415 · 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