Pocket Watch Database

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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 169

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 276219
Grade: 169
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 30
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,650
Variant Est. Production: 2,270 (18S-M5-17J-OTP)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Gold Zebra
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: 524.169G6.18S455.185M225.O313.P20.17J156
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
19.91
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
0.472%
Registry Population: 5 (1.00%)

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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.


Anonymous · February 12, 2021

Serial Number 276113 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 189 to 169
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · May 30, 2019

Serial Number 276027 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Flower pattern on plates in back.
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
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · November 25, 2017

Serial Number 276476 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 169
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

Anonymous · November 5, 2015

Serial Number 276453 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 169
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone
Seth Thomas Grade 169 Pocket Watch