Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 171 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 171

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 54643
Grade: 171
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 2 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: 84.171G2.18S84.182M35.H35.L79.15J35
Database Version: v52.246
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: 1 (0.50%)

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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 · August 27, 2023

Serial Number 54643 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 197 to 171
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 4, 2020

Serial Number 54513 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2020

Serial Number 54515 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2020

Serial Number 54654 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2017

Serial Number 54542 was reported as accurate.

Seth Thomas Grade 171 Pocket Watch