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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: Liberty

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 518837
Grade: Liberty
Variation: Medium Eagle
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 1,100
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,866
Variant Est. Production: 3,100 (18S-M7-7J-HNL-U-MEDIUM EAGLE)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: [Medium Eagle]
Case: Various
Run ID: 706.G6.18S591.187M5.H268.L618.7J144
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.80
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
167.25
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.333%
Registry Population: 4 (0.36%)
Research Note: #518837: Blue "Eagle" Dial

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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 302 · April 25, 2023

Serial Number 518837 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 37 to Liberty

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 302 · February 10, 2023

Serial Number 518935 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 37 to Liberty

Anonymous · August 7, 2017

Serial Number 518613 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 37 to Liberty
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

Anonymous · July 22, 2017

Serial Number 518613 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is a grade 37, 2 tone eagle series 7 JEWEL
HUNTER MOVEMENT
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Liberty
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · June 13, 2015

Serial Number 519143 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: GRADE: 37; MODEL: 7; FLAT HAIRSPRING; OLD EAGLE;
YEAR: c1901
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 36 to Liberty
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 6 to 7
Seth Thomas Grade Liberty Pocket Watch