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Seth Thomas Grade 159 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 159

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 287454 Question Mark
Grade: 159 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
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Grade/Model Total Production: Login to View for Free Question Mark
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Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
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Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
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Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Wind Mechanism: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
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Standard Dial Type: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
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Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 585.159G37.18S514.185M279.O371.P50.15J167 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
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Database Version: v52.645 Question Mark
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Research Note: #287508: Mixed Plates. Core movement appears to be 15-Jewel Grade 159 with Nickel Finish.
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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.


Mobluegrass Supporter 62 · March 4, 2025

Serial Number 287299 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is a private label. Wm. Eberle, Onawa,
IA. And it is single sunk. And the pattern is not
zebra striped, gold and nickel color.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 451 · October 22, 2023

Serial Number 287454 was reported as accurate.

WatchThatMan 39 · October 16, 2023

Serial Number 287208 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 23, 2019

Serial Number 287364 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 159
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant

Anonymous · April 20, 2018

Serial Number 287226 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement finish is: 2 tone (nickel and gold)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 149 to 159
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Kevin H 84 · April 15, 2018

Serial Number 287474 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 149 to 159
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · March 18, 2018

Serial Number 287433 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 149 to 159
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Seth Thomas Grade 159 Pocket Watch