Pocket Watch Database

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

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 30
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: 567.169G24.18S498.185M268.O356.P48.17J178
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
19.91
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
0.472%
Registry Population: 1 (0.50%)

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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 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

Serial Number 288130 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade 169
Jewels 17
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

galenpriest 16 · February 18, 2015

Serial Number 288029 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 169
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant
Seth Thomas Grade 169 Pocket Watch