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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 11 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 11

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 53975 Question Mark
Grade: 11 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1890 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 23 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,100 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 85.11G4.18S85.184M4.U4.K5.7J25 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.605 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.44 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
116.00 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.924% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.25%) Question Mark

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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.


cjbrem Supporter 1016 · August 3, 2024

Serial Number 54074 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 430 · May 10, 2023

Serial Number 53975 was reported as accurate.

fhodgkins 2 · January 7, 2020

Serial Number 54079 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 11

Anonymous · January 11, 2019

Serial Number 54108 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 11

Anonymous · January 2, 2019

Serial Number 54108 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 11

Anonymous · October 21, 2017

Serial Number 54404 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 11

Anonymous · October 21, 2017

Serial Number 54404 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 11

Anonymous · October 21, 2017

Serial Number 54404 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 11

Anonymous · October 21, 2017

Serial Number 54005 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 11

Anonymous · November 9, 2015

Serial Number 53763 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 jewels, key wind, key set, simple regulator,
open face movement signed H. G. Boesser, Ft.
Smith, Ark.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 71 to 11
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Factory Model changed from 2 to 4
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key
Seth Thomas Grade 11 Pocket Watch