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: 283812
Grade: 159
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 33 of 51
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,350
Variant Est. Production: 1,100 (18S-M5-15J-OTP)
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: 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
Case: Various
Run ID: 555.159G33.18S486.185M255.O344.P40.15J155
Database Version: v52.235
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 (1.00%)

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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.


Snapper Supporter 130 · July 21, 2021

Serial Number 283812 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Snapper Supporter 130 · July 21, 2021

Serial Number 283812 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Seth Thomas Grade 159 Pocket Watch