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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 159 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 159

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 277860
Grade: 159
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 22 of 51
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,350
Variant Est. Production: 1,400 (18S-M5-15J-OTL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Gold Circle
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
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.
15 Jewels
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 532.159G22.18S463.185M232.O321.L487.15J143
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.16
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
91.56
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.731%
Registry Population: 2 (0.67%)

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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.


SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 314 · September 16, 2023

Serial Number 277860 was reported as accurate.

djh1960 4 · May 7, 2020

Serial Number 277883 was reported as accurate.

Seth Thomas Grade 159 Pocket Watch