Pocket Watch Database

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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 169

Private Label(s) in Run:

J. Liebenow - Jeweler - Green Bay, Wis.
Wm. Eberle - Onawa, Ia.

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 286401
Grade: 169
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 30
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,650
Variant Est. Production: 1,180 (18S-M5-17J-OTL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Square In Star
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
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.
17 Jewels
Case: Various
Run ID: 563.169G21.18S494.185M263.O352.L497.17J177
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
20.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
58.67
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.470%
Registry Population: 4 (2.00%)
Research Note: #286498: Verified as Lever-Set. #286401: User-Recorded as Pendant-Set.

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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 302 · August 13, 2023

Serial Number 286366 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 302 · August 12, 2023

Serial Number 286366 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Finish: Two-tone
Finish Pattern: Square
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

cougwatch Supporter 125 · June 25, 2018

Serial Number 286401 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label for this is "Wm Eberle" All other
info correct
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 169
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Seth Thomas Grade 169 Pocket Watch