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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 55 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 55

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 500748 Question Mark
Grade: 55 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,890 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 681.55G12.18S560.183M83.O415.L595.11J70 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.476 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.73 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
51.91 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.425% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.40%) Question Mark

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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 · August 19, 2020

Serial Number 500748 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11 jewels
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 33 to 55
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · March 31, 2020

Serial Number 500748 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 33 to 55
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · March 20, 2015

Serial Number 500793 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 508 to 55
Jewels changed from 17j to 11j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 20, 2015

Serial Number 500793 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 508 to 55
Jewels changed from 17j to 11j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Seth Thomas Grade 55 Pocket Watch