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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 149 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 149

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 279283
Grade: 149
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,200
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
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.
15 Jewels
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 539.149G2.18S470.185M239.O328.P27.15J146
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.62
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
19.11
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.155%
Registry Population: 1 (0.25%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4718 · November 15, 2023

Serial Number 279397 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2021

Serial Number 279283 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 149
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4718 · June 23, 2020

Serial Number 279424 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 149
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · February 14, 2016

Serial Number 279283 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial Number 279283
Seth Thomas Jewels = 15
Movement Setting = Stem Wind and Stem Set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 149
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · September 28, 2015

Serial Number 279431 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 149
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Seth Thomas Grade 149 Pocket Watch