Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 170 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 170

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 61250
Grade: 170
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1892
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,960
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 106.170G2.18S106.183M42.O50.L98.15J46
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.87
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.98
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.139%
Registry Population: 4 (0.80%)

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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 · January 29, 2022

Serial Number 60872 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2021

Serial Number 61086 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 201 to 170
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 14, 2021

Serial Number 61086 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 201 to 170
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

daddo46 991 · March 6, 2016

Serial Number 61067 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 201 to 170
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

daddo46 991 · March 4, 2016

Serial Number 61067 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 201 to 170
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

dunlapjm 17 · September 24, 2015

Serial Number 60825 was reported as accurate.

watchrepairman Supporter 28 · January 16, 2015

Serial Number 61181 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 Jewels, Nickel Finish, Pendent wind.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 170
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Seth Thomas Grade 170 Pocket Watch