Pocket Watch Database

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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: Liberty

Private Label(s) in Run:

The Yale Watch Co. - New Haven U.S.A.

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 523268
Grade: Liberty
Variation: Small Eagle Sideview
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 1,300
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 17,934
Variant Est. Production: 3,800 (18S-M6-7J-ONL-U-SMALL EAGLE SIDEVIEW)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: [Small Eagle Sideview or Private Label]
Case: Various
Run ID: 718.G10.18S599.186M5.O426.L630.7J151
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version: v52.407
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
53.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
328.15
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.507%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.23%)
Research Note: #512752, #522324: Blue Unsigned 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 381 · November 12, 2023

Serial Number 522102 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 381 · May 30, 2023

Serial Number 523268 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 36 to Liberty

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 381 · May 26, 2023

Serial Number 523268 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Variation: YALE WATCH CO
Movement Markings:
THE YALE WATCH CO NEW HAVEN U.S.A.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 36 to Liberty
Seth Thomas Grade Liberty Pocket Watch