Pocket Watch Database

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: 528579
Grade: Liberty
Variation: Empire State
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 17,934
Variant Est. Production: 500 (18S-M6-7J-ONL-U-EMPIRE STATE)
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: Empire State Watch Co.
Case: Various
Run ID: 721.G13.18S602.186M7.O427.L632.7J155
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version: v52.362
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
158.97
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.266%
Registry Population: 1 (0.20%)

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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 353 · June 17, 2023

Serial Number 528579 was reported as accurate.

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

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 353 · June 16, 2023

Serial Number 528579 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels: 7
Grade: 36
Movement Setting: Lever
Regulator: Plain/Simple
Movement Markings: EMPIRE STATE WATCH CO.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Missing Data to Liberty
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Seth Thomas Grade Liberty Pocket Watch