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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 55 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 55

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 30508
Grade: 55
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,890
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 43.55G8.18S43.183M27.O35.L43.11J13
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.63
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
51.91
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.418%
Registry Population: 3 (0.50%)

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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 · December 23, 2021

Serial Number 30213 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · November 20, 2021

Serial Number 30161 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · November 20, 2021

Serial Number 30161 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

oldtimer64 Supporter 2 · November 12, 2021

Serial Number 30164 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 23, 2021

Serial Number 30567 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: serial number 30567 is a model 2, and is a hunting
case
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 30035 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Superdave64 Supporter 18 · July 23, 2019

Serial Number 30120 was reported as accurate.

pawnwithme 24 · March 10, 2017

Serial Number 30296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2015

Serial Number 30392 was reported as accurate.

Seth Thomas Grade 55 Pocket Watch