Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 289285 (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 20, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 169

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Monarch Watch Co.

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Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	289285
Grade:	169
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1911
Run Quantity:	400
Grade/Model Run:	26 of 29
Grade/Model Total Production:	6,650
Variant Est. Production:	980 (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:	587.169G26.18S516.185M281.O373.L515.17J190
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.516
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	11 (2.75%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 169

Target Profile: 18S-M5-17J-OTL-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-OTL: 980 14.74% 18s, Grade 169, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Two-Tone	Other: 5,670 Other Configs or Unclassified
18S-M5-17J-OTL-U: 980 14.74%

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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