Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 11 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 11

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 35960
Grade: 11
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,100
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 50.11G1.18S50.184M1.U1.K1.7J13
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.22
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
116.00
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.930%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)
Research Note: Original Seth Thomas serial lists designate 35001-36200 as "Model 4." However, #36089 and #36099 have been verified as more consistent with Model 2 movements (profile plates, patent date marked on pillar plate), with the exception that they are Keywind/Keyset like the standard Model 4. These movements require a special classification since the Model 2 movements are lever-set in standard production. It is unclear whether the Seth Thomas factory recognized these as Model 2 because of the consistency with other Model 2 movements or Model 4 because the core movement is keywind/keyset. Either way, this variation was only produced in a very short run of movements, perhaps fewer than 100. The current run has been segemented from this uncommon variant and is consistent with the proper Grade 11 Model 4 classification.

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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 290 · December 10, 2023

Serial Number 35843 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 290 · September 28, 2023

Serial Number 35062 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 290 · March 5, 2023

Serial Number 35960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2019

Serial Number 35661 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2017

Serial Number 35623 was reported as accurate.

Seth Thomas Grade 11 Pocket Watch