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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: Liberty

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 551975
Grade: Liberty
Variation: Small Eagle Sideview ST
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 16
Grade/Model Total Production: 17,934
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (18S-M6-7J-ONL-U-SMALL EAGLE SIDEVIEW ST)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: [Small Eagle Sideview]
Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Case: Various
Run ID: 737.G29.18S622.186M16.O433.L648.7J171
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
53.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
158.97
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.267%
Registry Population: 13 (0.26%)
Research Note: #551975: Private Label Dial Signed "E.G. Squier." #553221: Pink Unsigned Dial. #553935: Blue Unsigned Dial.

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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.


Skipcraig Supporter 7 · March 8, 2024

Serial Number 552538 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 301 · November 29, 2023

Serial Number 552558 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 15, 2023

Serial Number 552558 was reported as accurate.

Seth Thomas Grade Liberty Pocket Watch