Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 159 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 159

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 293993
Grade: 159
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 48 of 51
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,350
Variant Est. Production: 1,100 (18S-M5-15J-OTP)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
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.
15 Jewels
Case: Various
Run ID: 593.159G48.18S524.185M293.O382.P58.15J175
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.16
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
91.56
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.731%
Registry Population: 3 (3.00%)

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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 31, 2023

Serial Number 293993 was reported as accurate.

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

Teezys 180 · October 26, 2019

Serial Number 293983 was reported as accurate.

Teezys 180 · October 17, 2019

Serial Number 293983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2019

Serial Number 293983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 293910 was reported as accurate.

Snapper Supporter 130 · October 4, 2016

Serial Number 293910 was reported as accurate.

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

Snapper Supporter 130 · January 21, 2016

Serial Number 293910 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 23, 2015

Serial Number 293910 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Seth Thomas Grade 159 Pocket Watch