Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 205 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 205

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 422308
Grade: 205
Model: 17
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,800
Size: 6s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Outter Circle
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
15 Jewels
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 635.205G3.6S81.617M2.H208.L550.15J181
Database Version: v52.289
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.42
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.56
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.127%
Registry Population: 2 (0.50%)

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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.


SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 314 · November 17, 2023

Serial Number 422228 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 314 · November 6, 2023

Serial Number 422228 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade: 205
Jewels: 15
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
15 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 105 to 205
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Seth Thomas Grade 205 Pocket Watch