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Access Date: May 10, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Watch Co.
Grade: 79
| Manufacturer: | Seth Thomas |
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| Manufacturer Location: | Thomaston, Connecticut |
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| Movement Serial Number: | 501243 |
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| Grade: | 79 |
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| Model: | 3 |
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| Estimated Production Year: | Login to View for Free |
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| Run Quantity: | Login to View for Free |
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| Grade/Model Run: | Login to View for Free |
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| Grade/Model Total Production: | Login to View for Free |
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| Size: | 18s |
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| Jewels: | 17j |
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| Jewel Setting: | Login to View for Free |
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| Movement Configuration: | Openface |
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| Movement Finish: | Gilt |
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| Movement Setting: | Lever |
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| Wind Mechanism: | Pendant |
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| Plate: | 3/4 Plate |
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| Balance Type: | Expansion |
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| Regulator: | Login to View for Free |
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| Hairspring: | Login to View for Free |
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| Adjusted: | Yes |
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| Movement Markings: | Login to View for Free | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 691.79G1.18S569.183M84.O423.L603.17J201 | |
| Data Research: |
1904 Seth Thomas Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.645 | |
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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 451 · February 8, 2023
Serial Number 501243 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Yes you're right it looks to me as though it has
jewels at top and bottom of center wheel. I just
posted a photo with the cannon removed.
jewels at top and bottom of center wheel. I just
posted a photo with the cannon removed.
Curator Response: Excellent. Thanks for the confirmation! This would fit with the estimated production year as well since it appears advertisements for the Grade 96 cease just before the Grade 79 is introduced around 1895, likely intended as the replacement for the discontinued Grade 96. I appreciate the photos and your attention to detail. Cheers.
SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 451 · February 7, 2023
Serial Number 501243 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: The watch is adjusted and has a Reed
micro-regulator; so it's at least 15 Jewels and
Grade 96.
micro-regulator; so it's at least 15 Jewels and
Grade 96.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Could you confirm whether the center wheel is jeweled on the top and pillar plate or not? If so, the movement should likely be classified as a Grade 79 (17 Jewels) rather than 96 (15 Jewels).
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 33 to 79
Jewels changed from 7J to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Anonymous · February 28, 2017
Serial Number 501107 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 79
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
