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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 36

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 597796
Grade: 36
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 7,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 39,800
Variant Est. Production: 33,800 (18S-M6-7J-ONL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 771.36G8.18S656.186M28.O445.L679.7J192
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
119.83
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
353.33
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.812%
Registry Population: 12 (0.17%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 65 Sales
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.


SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 301 · 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 3990 · 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