Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 34 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 34

Private Label(s) in Run:

Lever Brothers - Limited - New York

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 543231
Grade: 34
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 1,500
Grade/Model Run: 29 of 30
Grade/Model Total Production: 28,220
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 374359
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Case: Various
Run ID: 728.34G29.18S613.182M154.H280.L639.7J167
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
84.49
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
250.40
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.004%
Registry Population: 6 (0.40%)

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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 290 · October 22, 2023

Serial Number 543473 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Markings: Lever Brothers
Limited
New York
Safety Pinion
Pat'd
Dec. 6, '87.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The private label has been noted for the run.

Anonymous · January 2, 2021

Serial Number 542227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2019

Serial Number 542298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2018

Serial Number 542853 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · October 30, 2016

Serial Number 542315 was reported as accurate.

elec1951 10 · September 9, 2016

Serial Number 543231 was reported as accurate.

elec1951 10 · September 9, 2016

Serial Number 543231 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2016

Serial Number 543281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2016

Serial Number 543281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2016

Serial Number 543110 was reported as accurate.

Seth Thomas Grade 34 Pocket Watch