Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 37705 (Grade 34)

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Access Date: December 25, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 34

Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	37705
Grade:	34
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1888
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	4 of 30
Grade/Model Total Production:	28,120
Size:	18s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Balance Type:	Expansion
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Flat
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	374359
Movement Markings:	Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion Pat'd Dec.6.'87.
Case:	Various
Run ID:	56.34G4.18S56.182M13.H13.L54.7J16
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.526
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	84.66
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	249.51
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1.984%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	3 (0.30%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 34

Target Profile: 18S-M2-7J-HGL-U

Seth Thomas Grade 34 (All Variations): 28,120 ETP

18S: 28,120 100.00%
18s, Grade 34

18S-M2: 28,120 100.00%
18s, Grade 34, Model 2

18S-M2-7J: 28,120 100.00%
18s, Grade 34, Model 2, 7 Jewels

18S-M2-7J-HGL: 28,120 100.00%
18s, Grade 34, Model 2, 7 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt

18S-M2-7J-HGL-U: 28,120 100.00%

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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 · June 11, 2022

Serial Number 37576 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2020

Serial Number 37471 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

rtwatches 943 · February 5, 2020

Serial Number 37026 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: At least 9 jewels, probably 11, fine regulator

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.