Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 504257 (Grade 171)

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Access Date: December 14, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 171

Private Label(s) in Run:

A. Dockham - Tonawanda, N.Y.

Harry Donohue - Mendota, Ill.

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Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	504257
Grade:	171
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1897
Run Quantity:	400
Grade/Model Run:	21 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production:	5,195
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	687.171G21.18S566.182M133.H252.L600.15J189
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.508
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	15.64
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	45.73
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.375%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	3 (0.75%)
Research Note: #504207: Appears to have been marked "Adjusted" under the balance wheel but was later obfuscated.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 171

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

Seth Thomas Grade 171 (All Variations): 5,195 ETP

18S: 5,195 100.00%
18s, Grade 171

18S-M2: 5,195 100.00%
18s, Grade 171, Model 2

18S-M2-15J: 5,195 100.00%
18s, Grade 171, Model 2, 15 Jewels

18S-M2-15J-HNL: 5,195 100.00%
18s, Grade 171, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel

18S-M2-15J-HNL-U: 5,195 100.00%

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