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Access Date: December 19, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Watch Co.
Grade: 169
| Manufacturer: | Seth Thomas |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Thomaston, Connecticut | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 291990 | |
| Grade: | 169 | |
| Model: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1912 | |
| Run Quantity: | 800 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 28 of 29 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 6,650 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 2,470 (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 |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 597.169G28.18S526.185M291.O383.P54.17J193 | |
| Data Research: |
1904 Seth Thomas Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.515 | |
| 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 | 16 (2.00%) | |
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Research Note: #291367: Possibly Lever-Set. #291731: Verified as Pendant-Set. #291919: Likely Lever-Set.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 169
Target Profile: 18S-M5-17J-OTP-U
| Seth Thomas Grade 169 (All Variations): 6,650 ETP | |
| 18S: 6,650 100.00% 18s, Grade 169 |
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| 18S-M5: 6,650 100.00% 18s, Grade 169, Model 5 |
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| 18S-M5-17J: 6,650 100.00% 18s, Grade 169, Model 5, 17 Jewels |
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| 18S-M5-17J-OTP: 2,470 37.14% 18s, Grade 169, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Two-Tone |
Other: 4,180
Other Configs or Unclassified |
| 18S-M5-17J-OTP-U: 2,470 37.14% | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 16 watches in the population registry for this run with 5 images.
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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.
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.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Carrato 96 · 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 96 · 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
AEMSMILLC 9 · November 2, 2020
Serial Number 291820 was reported as accurate.
AEMSMILLC 9 · November 2, 2020
Serial Number 291820 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 12, 2017
Serial Number 291860 was reported as accurate.
sanjosetom 313 · 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
watchman1159 22 · March 6, 2016
Serial Number 291962 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
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.
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
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