Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 2585945 (Grade 206)

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Access Date: November 26, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 206

Private Label(s) in Run:

Lakesite - Chicago, Ill.

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Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	2585945
Grade:	206
Model:	8
Estimated Production Year:	1915
Run Quantity:	100
Grade/Model Run:	15 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production:	6,000
Variant Est. Production:	100 (18S-M8-15J-OTP)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Two-Tone
Finish Pattern:	Stripe
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Regulator:	Reed
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	[Private Label] 15 Jewels Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1092.206G17.18S934.188M114.O624.P135.15J234
Database Version:	v52.462
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	18.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	52.89
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.423%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	3 (3.00%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 206

Target Profile: 18S-M8-15J-OTP-U

Seth Thomas Grade 206 (All Variations): 9,600 ETP
18S: 9,600 100.00% 18s, Grade 206
18S-M8: 6,000 62.50% 18s, Grade 206, Model 8		Other: 3,600 Other Models or Unclassified
18S-M8-15J: 6,000 62.50% 18s, Grade 206, Model 8, 15 Jewels
18S-M8-15J-OTP: 100 1.04% 18s, Grade 206, Model 8, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Two-Tone	Other: 5,900 Other Configs or Unclassified
18S-M8-15J-OTP-U: 100 1.04%

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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.

Anonymous · June 16, 2024

Serial Number 2585970 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 399 · October 19, 2023

Serial Number 2585978 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 399 · October 13, 2023

Serial Number 2585978 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Finish: Gilt-Damaskeened
Regulator: Micrometric

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. I would still consider this one "two-tone" because of the integration of nickel contrast in the pattern. "Gilt Damaskeened" movements do not feature the nickel contrast.