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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 291990 Question Mark
Grade: 169 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1912 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 28 of 29 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,650 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,470 (18S-M5-17J-OTP) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Square In Star Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometric Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Pressed Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion.
17 Jewels
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 597.169G28.18S526.185M291.O383.P54.17J193 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
20.02 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
58.67 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.469% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (2.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: #291367: Possibly Lever-Set. #291731: Verified as Pendant-Set. #291919: Likely Lever-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.


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.
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.
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