Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 56 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 56

Private Label(s) in Run:

J.C. Hilton - Neenah, Wis.
H.J. Smith - Racine, Wis.
August H. Stecher - Milwaukee, Wis.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 41302
Grade: 56
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,900
Variant Est. Production: 3,700 (18S-M2-11J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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
U.S. Patents: 374359
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Pat'd Dec.6.'87.
Case: Various
Run ID: 60.56G3.18S60.182M18.H18.L58.11J16
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.74
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
34.22
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.276%
Registry Population: 3 (3.00%)

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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.


HerbertTrw Supporter 115 · October 11, 2023

Serial Number 41311 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The dates of the movement are ok but it´s a
Private Label H.J. Smith, Racine, Wis., (known
from Hamilton watches too)
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Seth Thomas Grade 56 Pocket Watch