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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 11

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 53975
Grade: 11
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 1,200
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,100
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Case: Various
Run ID: 83.11G4.18S83.184M4.U4.K5.7J25
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.44
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
116.00
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.926%
Registry Population: 3 (0.25%)

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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 · 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