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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 286498 Question Mark
Grade: 169 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1910 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 29 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,650 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 980 (18S-M5-17J-OTL) 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: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometric Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Pressed Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion.
17 Jewels
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 575.169G21.18S504.185M269.O361.L508.17J183 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.515 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
20.02 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
58.67 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.479% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (2.00%) Question Mark
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 411 · August 13, 2023

Serial Number 286366 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 411 · 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