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:

B.H. Cheydleur - Norwiom, N.Y.

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 291731
Grade: 169
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 28 of 30
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,650
Variant Est. Production: 2,270 (18S-M5-17J-OTP)
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: 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: 582.169G28.18S513.185M283.O371.P53.17J185
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: 11 (1.83%)
Research Note: #291367: Possibly Lever-Set. #291731: Verified as Pendant-Set.

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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.


Carrato 84 · October 2, 2021

Serial Number 291367 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 189 to 169
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Carrato 84 · October 2, 2021

Serial Number 291367 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 189 to 169
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

sanjosetom 301 · June 3, 2017

Serial Number 291339 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Seth Thomas manufacturer marks only, 17j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 189 to 169
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · March 15, 2016

Serial Number 291616 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 169

Miguel 47 · October 13, 2015

Serial Number 291731 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 169

toothsls 44 · April 2, 2015

Serial Number 291496 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 169

toothsls 44 · April 2, 2015

Serial Number 291496 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 169

arthur1957 21 · March 29, 2015

Serial Number 291758 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement serial #291758
states adjusted.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · March 14, 2015

Serial Number 291734 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 169
Seth Thomas Grade 169 Pocket Watch