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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 36 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 36

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 597683 Question Mark
Grade: 36 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 7,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 17 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 39,800 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 33,800 (18S-M6-7J-ONL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 788.36G8.18S667.186M29.O454.L695.7J198 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.521 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
119.83 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
353.33 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.869% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (0.19%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 65 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #599805: Verified as only marked "Safety Pinion," Travel Clock.

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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.


StlSteve 12 · October 23, 2024

Serial Number 601828 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 414 · May 12, 2024

Serial Number 597683 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Markings: [No Signature] Safety Pinion

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 414 · October 5, 2023

Serial Number 599805 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Variant: Companion
Movement Setting: Pin
Movement Markings: Safety Pinion
Movement Markings: (No Manufacturer's Signature)
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

cmdraven 4083 · March 9, 2020

Serial Number 598788 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2020

Serial Number 600288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2019

Serial Number 601582 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2019

Serial Number 597301 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2018

Serial Number 600708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2017

Serial Number 602509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2016

Serial Number 601854 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 36
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · October 4, 2015

Serial Number 601854 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 36
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Seth Thomas Grade 36 Pocket Watch