Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 288029 (Grade 169)

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1912 Seth Thomas Grade 169 Model 5 17J 18S Pocket Watch Fahys Monarch Case Runs

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Access Date: December 18, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 169

Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	288029
Grade:	169
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1910
Run Quantity:	200
Grade/Model Run:	24 of 29
Grade/Model Total Production:	6,650
Variant Est. Production:	2,250 (18S-M5-17J-ONP)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Finish Pattern:	Zebra Stripe
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. 17 Jewels
Case:	Various
Run ID:	582.169G24.18S511.185M276.O368.P49.17J186
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.515
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	0.479%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	1 (0.50%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 169

Target Profile: 18S-M5-17J-ONP-U

Seth Thomas Grade 169 (All Variations): 6,650 ETP
18S: 6,650 100.00% 18s, Grade 169
18S-M5: 6,650 100.00% 18s, Grade 169, Model 5
18S-M5-17J: 6,650 100.00% 18s, Grade 169, Model 5, 17 Jewels
18S-M5-17J-ONP: 2,250 33.83% 18s, Grade 169, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel	Other: 4,400 Other Configs or Unclassified
18S-M5-17J-ONP-U: 2,250 33.83%

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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 24, 2021

Serial Number 288181 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is stamped “17 Jewels”. Mechanism
gravure and look is similar to model No.57. finish
pattern is stipe

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 159 to 169

Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · November 16, 2020