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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 35 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 35

Private Label(s) in Run:

Edgemere - Chicago, Ill.
Edgemere - Chicago, Ill.

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 490288
Grade: 35
Model: 17
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 12,400
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production: 98,500
Variant Est. Production: 92,300 (6S-M17-7J-HTL)
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Inlaid 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
Case: Various
Run ID: 666.35G37.6S113.617M35.H240.L580.7J126
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
296.56
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
875.11
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.959%
Registry Population: 44 (0.35%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.04% Analyzing 139 Sales
Research Note: #490240: Verified as two-tone movement marked "Edgemere - Chicago, Ill."

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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.


cmdraven 3991 · April 20, 2024

Serial Number 489076 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 302 · April 9, 2024

Serial Number 493170 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 302 · August 27, 2023

Serial Number 490240 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade: Edgemere

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gemere-chicago-ill-pocket?click_key=b693a1a9b95cb0
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Anonymous · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 496755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2019

Serial Number 495707 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2019

Serial Number 497107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2018

Serial Number 498466 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 35

rubber 37 · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 499924 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2017

Serial Number 490603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2017

Serial Number 489145 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2016

Serial Number 499268 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

moldess 22 · November 3, 2016

Serial Number 495889 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2016

Serial Number 499818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2016

Serial Number 488543 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 35
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · December 17, 2015

Serial Number 495707 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2015

Serial Number 499236 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

MountainSkyS 9 · October 25, 2015

Serial Number 499154 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Seth Thomas Grade 35 Pocket Watch