Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 97 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 97

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 50518
Grade: 97
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 760
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 960
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
U.S. Patents: 374359
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Pat'd Dec.6.'87.
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 75.97G1.18S75.182M28.H28.L72.15J30
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.87
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.09
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.068%
Registry Population: 6 (0.79%)

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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 · March 27, 2022

Serial Number 50458 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 71 to 97

rtrabbold 1 · July 31, 2020

Serial Number 50269 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 34 to 97
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 28, 2020

Serial Number 50431 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 97

Anonymous · November 28, 2017

Serial Number 50563 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 97
Seth Thomas Grade 97 Pocket Watch