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Access Date: May 16, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Watch Co.
Grade: 80
| Manufacturer: | Seth Thomas |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Thomaston, Connecticut | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 505930 | |
| Grade: | 80 | |
| Model: | 2 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1898 | |
| Run Quantity: | 50 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 5 of 6 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 890 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 250 (18S-M2-17J-HDL) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt Damaskeened | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Balance Type: | Expansion | |
| Regulator: | Reed | |
| Hairspring: | Flat | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| U.S. Patents: | 374359 | |
| Movement Markings: | Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion Pat'd Dec.6.'87. Adjusted |
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| Data Research: |
1904 Seth Thomas Serial List |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 687.80G5.18S571.182M142.H256.L601.17J195 | |
| Database Version: | v52.289 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 2.68 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 7.47 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.063% | |
| Registry Population: | 1 (2.00%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 80
Target Profile: 18S-M2-17J-HDL-A
| Seth Thomas Grade 80 (All Variations): 890 ETP | |
| 18S: 890 100.00% 18s, Grade 80 |
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| 18S-M2: 890 100.00% 18s, Grade 80, Model 2 |
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| 18S-M2-17J: 890 100.00% 18s, Grade 80, Model 2, 17 Jewels |
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| 18S-M2-17J-HDL: 250 28.09% 18s, Grade 80, Model 2, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt Damaskeened |
Other: 640
Other Configs or Unclassified |
| 18S-M2-17J-HDL-A: 250 28.09% | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There is 1 watch in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 314 · August 26, 2023
Serial Number 505930 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Grade: 180
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Finish: Nickel
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This movement is gilt damanskeened. It is unclear whether the company would have considered this movement Grade 80 or Grade 180 (or an unknown grade). For the time being, these will be classified as Grade 80 since the 180 was still being produced at this time as a nickel movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened
Anonymous · August 9, 2020
Serial Number 505930 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 80
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Gilt Damaskeened
