Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 152 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 152

Private Label(s) in Run:

Wallace & Simmons - Providence, R.I.

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 505818
Grade: 152
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 5
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,605
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 374359
Movement Markings: [Private Label]
Safety Pinion
Pat'd Dec.6.'87.
Case: Various
Run ID: 685.152G2.18S569.182M140.H254.L599.15J189
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version: v52.294
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.83
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.82
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.113%
Registry Population: 1 (20.00%)

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SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 315 · December 6, 2023

Serial Number 505818 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade: 152
Finish: Nickel
Movement Markings: Wallace & Simmons
Providence, R.I.
Safety Pinion
Pat'd Dec. 8, '87.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 71 to 152
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Seth Thomas Grade 152 Pocket Watch