Pocket Watch Database

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: 281524
Grade: 159
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 28 of 51
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,350
Variant Est. Production: 3,150 (18S-M5-15J-ONP)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Pressed
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Run ID: 543.159G28.18S474.185M244.O332.P34.15J149
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.99
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
0.735%
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

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okiejohn 379 · December 13, 2019

Serial Number 281524 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Based upon proximity SN's and demaskeen pattern,
this looks to be a Grade 159. It looks exactly
like others designated that way in this DB. See
photos.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 159
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel
Seth Thomas Grade 159 Pocket Watch