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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: 33199
Grade: 55
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 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: 45.55G9.18S45.183M29.O37.L45.11J14
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.73
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
0.416%
Registry Population: 4 (0.40%)

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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 10, 2019

Serial Number 33195 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 2 Key Wind Key Set gilt 7 jewel 18s.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · December 13, 2017

Serial Number 33183 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: GRADE: 55; SIZE: 18s; 11 JEWELS; MODEL 3; LEVER
SET; YEAR: 1890
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 55
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Warrne 9 · October 7, 2015

Serial Number 33735 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 55
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · August 28, 2015

Serial Number 33486 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 55
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · June 22, 2015

Serial Number 33083 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 55
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Seth Thomas Grade 55 Pocket Watch