Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 169 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 169

Private Label(s) in Run:

C.K. McCain - Kokomo, Ind.

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 275719
Grade: 169
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 30
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,650
Variant Est. Production: 2,250 (18S-M5-17J-ONP)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Zebra Stripe
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Micrometric
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Pressed
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion.
17 Jewels
Case: Various
Run ID: 525.169G5.18S456.185M225.O314.P18.17J157
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
20.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
58.67
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.470%
Registry Population: 5 (1.67%)

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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.


maximilian 24 · September 29, 2022

Serial Number 275507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2021

Serial Number 275719 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The 275719 dial is a double pressed or double sunk
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 189 to 169

Anonymous · April 6, 2017

Serial Number 275678 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2015

Serial Number 275508 was reported as accurate.

Seth Thomas Grade 169 Pocket Watch