Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 281705 (Grade 159)

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Access Date: April 24, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 159

Private Label(s) in Run:

R.H. Kerkow - West Point, Nebr.

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Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	281705
Grade:	159
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1907
Run Quantity:	300
Grade/Model Run:	30 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
Finish Pattern:	Zebra Stripe
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Micrometric
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Pressed
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Case:	Various
Run ID:	548.159G30.18S479.185M248.O337.P36.15J152
Database Version:	v52.245
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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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 159

Target Profile: 18S-M5-15J-ONP-U

Seth Thomas Grade 159 (All Variations): 10,350 ETP
18S: 10,350 100.00% 18s, Grade 159
18S-M5: 10,350 100.00% 18s, Grade 159, Model 5
18S-M5-15J: 10,350 100.00% 18s, Grade 159, Model 5, 15 Jewels
18S-M5-15J-ONP: 3,150 30.43% 18s, Grade 159, Model 5, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel	Other: 7,200 Other Configs or Unclassified
18S-M5-15J-ONP-U: 3,150 30.43%

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