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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 44 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Grade 44 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 44

Private Label(s) in Run:

Dan'l. Pratt's Son - Boston

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5113 Question Mark
Grade: 44 Question Mark
Variation: Type 3 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1886 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 7,000 (18S-M1-11J-OGL-U-TYPE 3) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 310865, 325568 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Pat'd. Jan.13. & Sept.1. 85.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5.44G4.18S5.181M5.O5.L5.11J5 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.529 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
25.59 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
75.11 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.600% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
27 (0.56%) Question Mark
Research Note: #2281, #2727, #2766: Verified as marked "Patented" instead of "Pat'd" #6372: No Patent Markings

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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 415 · August 16, 2024

Serial Number 2374 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Markings:
Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Patented
Jan.13. & Sept.1. 85.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 415 · May 14, 2024

Serial Number 2374 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 415 · May 14, 2024

Serial Number 6305 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Markings: Dan'l. Pratt's Son
Boston
Pat'd. Jan.13. & Sept.1. 85.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · March 15, 2024

Serial Number 4787 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 415 · August 19, 2023

Serial Number 4988 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2022

Serial Number 5436 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 55 · August 31, 2021

Serial Number 3350 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2021

Serial Number 6218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2021

Serial Number 6218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2021

Serial Number 5836 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2021

Serial Number 5836 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 55 · January 10, 2021

Serial Number 3350 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2020

Serial Number 4666 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 55 to 44

Anonymous · April 8, 2020

Serial Number 5573 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2020

Serial Number 5969 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2017

Serial Number 6296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2017

Serial Number 4963 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 55 to 44

Anonymous · June 18, 2017

Serial Number 6574 was reported as accurate.

geoulri1 Supporter 58 · May 16, 2017

Serial Number 6792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2017

Serial Number 3924 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 18, 2017

Serial Number 2372 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2017

Serial Number 3846 was reported as accurate.

indianbob 4 · April 25, 2016

Serial Number 5498 was reported as accurate.

indianbob 4 · April 25, 2016

Serial Number 2362 was reported as accurate.

indianbob 4 · April 24, 2016

Serial Number 2372 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2016

Serial Number 2372 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2016

Serial Number 2372 was reported as accurate.

geoulri1 Supporter 58 · April 21, 2016

Serial Number 6298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2016

Serial Number 4826 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 55 to 44

Anonymous · December 6, 2015

Serial Number 5660 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2015

Serial Number 6071 was reported as accurate.

dunlapjm 17 · October 29, 2015

Serial Number 2766 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2015

Serial Number 3353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2015

Serial Number 3533 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2015

Serial Number 4744 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 55 to 44

Anonymous · January 5, 2015

Serial Number 4229 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 55 to 44

Anonymous · January 5, 2015

Serial Number 4229 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 55 to 44
Seth Thomas Grade 44 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Grade 44 Pocket Watch