Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 291990 (Grade 169)

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Access Date: November 15, 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:	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:	593.169G29.18S522.185M288.O380.L519.17J191
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.433
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: Scoped for This Run Only	4 (2.00%)

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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: 1,180 17.74% 18s, Grade 169, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Two-Tone	Other: 5,470 Other Configs or Unclassified
18S-M5-17J-OTL-U: 1,180 17.74%

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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.