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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 55

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 33199 Question Mark
Grade: 55 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1888 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,890 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 47.55G10.18S47.183M29.O39.L47.11J16 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.478 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.73 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
51.91 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.425% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.40%) Question Mark

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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