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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: Century

Private Label(s) in Run:

Republic U.S.A.

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 3000869
Grade: Century
Variation: Republic
Model: 18
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 19
Grade/Model Total Production: 62,500
Variant Est. Production: 500 (6S-M18-7J-HTP)
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Outer Circle
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Republic U.S.A.
Case: Various
Run ID: 1076.G43.6S134.618M12.H419.P133.7J341
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
188.17
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
555.11
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.416%
Registry Population: 1 (0.20%)

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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.


SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 301 · July 10, 2023

Serial Number 3000869 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model: 19
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. I have not found any original materials that support a Model 19 classification. Period material catalogs cover up to Model 18. I know Ehrhardt/Meggers designated the Model 19 as the version of the Model 18 with a Breguet hairspring, but it is unclear if they had original materials to support this or not. If you happen to have contemporaneous sources that identify the Model 19, please let me know. Either way, #3000869 appears to be fitted with a flat hairspring, which would be consistent with the Model 18 classification. Some of the surviving examples with serials 4,000,001+ do indeed appear to have Breguet hairsprings, but it is unclear if these were designated by the factory as a different model (pending further research).

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 301 · February 28, 2023

Serial Number 3000869 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model: 19
Grade: Republic
Movement Markings: Republic U.S.A.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 35 to Century
Factory Model changed from 17 to 18
Seth Thomas Grade Century Pocket Watch