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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 169

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 281250 Question Mark
Grade: 169 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 30 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,650 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,250 (18S-M5-17J-ONP) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Zebra Stripe Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometric Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Pressed Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion.
17 Jewels
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 552.169G14.18S481.185M247.O339.P33.17J170 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.473 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
20.02 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
58.67 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.479% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.29%) Question Mark

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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 402 · September 10, 2023

Serial Number 281250 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 402 · September 9, 2023

Serial Number 281250 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade: 169
Jewels: 17j
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
17 Jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 159 to 169
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · November 17, 2018

Serial Number 280909 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 189 to 169
Seth Thomas Grade 169 Pocket Watch