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:

Monarch Watch Co.

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 289116
Grade: 169
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 26 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: 575.169G26.18S506.185M275.O364.L504.17J184
Database Version: v52.241
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: 11 (2.75%)

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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 · June 2, 2023

Serial Number 289388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2022

Serial Number 289158 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 Special to 169
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 21, 2022

Serial Number 289158 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 21-jewel
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 182 Special to 169
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 10, 2017

Serial Number 289388 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is marked 17 jewels. The dial is
marked Monarch and the movement is marked Monarch
Watch Co. USA
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 169
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Seth Thomas Grade 169 Pocket Watch