Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 53107 (Grade 171)

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Access Date: December 27, 2024

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Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 171

Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	53107
Grade:	171
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1890
Run Quantity:	300
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production:	5,195
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Balance Type:	Expansion
Regulator:	Reed
Hairspring:	Flat
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	374359
Movement Markings:	Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion Pat'd Dec.6.'87.
Case:	Various
Run ID:	84.171G1.18S84.182M34.H34.L80.15J34
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.528
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	15.64
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	45.73
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.367%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	5 (1.67%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 171

Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HNL-U

Seth Thomas Grade 171 (All Variations): 5,195 ETP

18S: 5,195 100.00%
18s, Grade 171

18S-M2: 5,195 100.00%
18s, Grade 171, Model 2

18S-M2-15J: 5,195 100.00%
18s, Grade 171, Model 2, 15 Jewels

18S-M2-15J-HNL: 5,195 100.00%
18s, Grade 171, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel

18S-M2-15J-HNL-U: 5,195 100.00%

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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.

Anonymous · March 30, 2021

Serial Number 53289 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 71 to 171

Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · August 19, 2020

Serial Number 53157 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has been adjusted and marked

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 71 to 171

Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel