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: 291919
Grade: 169
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 29 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: 586.169G29.18S517.185M286.O375.L512.17J188
Database Version: v52.245
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: 3 (1.50%)

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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 · August 30, 2023

Serial Number 291957 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The model, jewels, and damaskeening are right, but
it's pendant set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

AEMSMILLC 9 · November 2, 2020

Serial Number 291820 was reported as accurate.

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

AEMSMILLC 9 · November 2, 2020

Serial Number 291820 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 12, 2017

Serial Number 291860 was reported as accurate.

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

watchman1159 22 · March 6, 2016

Serial Number 291962 was reported as accurate.

Seth Thomas Grade 169 Pocket Watch