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Access Date: April 24, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 71 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 71

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 46856
Grade: 71
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1889
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,430
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
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: 68.71G7.18S68.182M24.H24.L65.15J29
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 16.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 47.82
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.384%
Registry Population: 2 (0.50%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 71

Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HGL-U

Seth Thomas Grade 71 (All Variations): 5,430 ETP
18S: 5,430 100.00%
18s, Grade 71
18S-M2: 5,430 100.00%
18s, Grade 71, Model 2
18S-M2-15J: 5,430 100.00%
18s, Grade 71, Model 2, 15 Jewels
18S-M2-15J-HGL: 5,430 100.00%
18s, Grade 71, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
18S-M2-15J-HGL-U: 5,430 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
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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 · December 31, 2020

Serial Number 47114 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Open face
15 jewels “Adjusted”
Case is nickel
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · November 14, 2018

Serial Number 47057 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 56 to 71
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · May 18, 2018

Serial Number 47083 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 56 to 71
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · August 23, 2016

Serial Number 46835 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked Adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 56 to 71
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · July 27, 2016

Serial Number 46814 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 56 to 71
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Seth Thomas Grade 71 Pocket Watch