Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 281 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 281

Private Label(s) in Run:

I.M. Radabaugh - Hastings, Minn.
A.J. Schrieber - Fort Atkinson, Ia.
Ole Brattvet - Kenyon, Minn.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 286045 Question Mark
Grade: 281 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1910 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,550 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Square In Star 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: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: No Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: [Private Label]
17 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 568.281G3.18S497.185M263.O355.P45.17J178 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.66 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.33 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.109% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (1.50%) 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.


Anonymous · April 23, 2021

Serial Number 286095 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement markings: Ole Brattvet Kenyon, Minn.
Dial says: Ole Brattvet
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · September 16, 2018

Serial Number 285932 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 281

Kevin H 84 · February 19, 2017

Serial Number 285933 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 281
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant

collectingfool 1 · June 28, 2016

Serial Number 286180 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 286180 is 17 Jewels. Does not say
"workman's friend"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 159 to 281
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Brycef 107 · May 5, 2016

Serial Number 285944 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Pendent Set, otherwise correct
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 281
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant

Brycef 107 · May 5, 2016

Serial Number 285944 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 281
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant

Brycef 107 · July 19, 2015

Serial Number 285944 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 Jewels, Safty Pinion, two-tone finish,
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 281
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 16, 2015

Serial Number 285944 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This particular watch movement says 17 Jewels on
its plates. Also says safety pinion. It also has
very highly decorated damascening and is two
toned.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 281
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 16, 2015

Serial Number 285944 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 281
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

Anonymous · May 7, 2015

Serial Number 286058 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 159 to 281
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Seth Thomas Grade 281 Pocket Watch