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: 293650
Grade: 169
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 30 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: 592.169G30.18S523.185M292.O381.P57.17J189
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: 7 (1.75%)

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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 · July 8, 2021

Serial Number 293650 was reported as accurate.

Railtrumpet Supporter 4 · November 9, 2017

Serial Number 293511 was reported as accurate.

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

Railtrumpet Supporter 4 · November 5, 2017

Serial Number 293511 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 30, 2017

Serial Number 293681 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 8, 2015

Serial Number 293896 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch is stamped 17 jewels; seth thomas 293896.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 159 to 169
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Seth Thomas Grade 169 Pocket Watch