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: 487464
Grade: 205
Model: 17
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,800
Size: 6s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
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
Case: Various
Run ID: 662.205G5.6S112.617M34.H239.L576.15J182
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.39
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
0.128%
Registry Population: 1 (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.


Mlof73 Supporter 5 · August 24, 2020

Serial Number 487464 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels everything else looks good
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 35 to 205
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j

Mlof73 Supporter 5 · August 16, 2020

Serial Number 487464 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: According to the San Tomas records this serial
number is a model 17, grade 205 and 15 jewels
Curator Response: There are no surviving records listing grade designations for serial ranges. Please upload images of your watch for further evaluation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 35 to 205
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j
Seth Thomas Grade 205 Pocket Watch