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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: 556070
Grade: Liberty
Variation: Small Eagle Spreadwing ST
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,866
Variant Est. Production: 1,300 (18S-M7-7J-HNL-U-SMALL EAGLE SPREADWING ST)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: [Small Eagle Spreadwing]
Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Case: Various
Run ID: 738.G30.18S623.187M15.H285.L649.7J172
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.80
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
167.25
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.333%
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)
Research Note: #556446: 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.


SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 301 · October 1, 2023

Serial Number 556754 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 301 · December 14, 2022

Serial Number 556466 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Markings:
Small Eagle on Mountain Engraved
Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 37 to Liberty

Rcardkidz 3427 · September 21, 2021

Serial Number 556001 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 37 to Liberty

Anonymous · January 24, 2021

Serial Number 556225 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 37 to Liberty

Anonymous · October 21, 2017

Serial Number 556696 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Liberty
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Seth Thomas Grade Liberty Pocket Watch