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Access Date: March 27, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Watch Co.
Grade: Henry Molineux
| Manufacturer: | Seth Thomas |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Thomaston, Connecticut | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 54929 | |
| Grade: | Henry Molineux | |
| Model: | 3 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1893 | |
| Run Quantity: | 80 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 5 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 260 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 200 (18S-M3-17J) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Balance Type: | Expansion | |
| Regulator: | Reed | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Double-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Position: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes | |
| U.S. Patents: | 440877 | |
| Movement Markings: | Henry Molineux Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion Adjusted |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 89.G2.18S89.183M38.O48.L84.17J3 | |
| Data Research: |
1904 Seth Thomas Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.624 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.78 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.87 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.018% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 3 (3.75%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade Henry Molineux
Target Profile: 18S-M3-17J-ONL-APTI
| Seth Thomas Grade Henry Molineux (All Variations): 630 ETP | ||
| 18S: 630 100.00% 18s, Grade Henry Molineux |
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| 18S-M3: 260 41.27% 18s, Grade Henry Molineux, Model 3 |
Other: 370
Other Models or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M3-17J: 200 31.75% 18s, Grade Henry Molineux, Model 3, 17 Jewels |
Other: 60
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M3-17J-ONL: 200 31.75% 18s, Grade Henry Molineux, Model 3, 17 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel |
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| 18S-M3-17J-ONL-APTI: 200 31.75% | ||
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 3 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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 · October 16, 2021
Serial Number 54929 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 22, 2021
Serial Number 54929 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 9, 2017
Serial Number 54960 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 6, 2016
Serial Number 54958 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 54958 is a Henry Molineux, 'Adjusted'. See
http://mb.nawcc.org/showthread.php?59027-Seth-Thom
as-Henry-Molineux-Mainspring for photos
http://mb.nawcc.org/showthread.php?59027-Seth-Thom
as-Henry-Molineux-Mainspring for photos
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Henry Molineux
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
singing3 Supporter 43 · August 31, 2015
Serial Number 54929 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 11 jewell private label Henry Molineux Movement
finish is nickle
finish is nickle
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Henry Molineux
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
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Image Source/Credit: Jones & Horan Auctions
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Image Source/Credit: eBay Auction
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Image Source/Credit: eBay Auction