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Access Date: April 01, 2025
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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Watch Co.
Grade: 44
| Manufacturer: | Seth Thomas |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Thomaston, Connecticut | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 6216 | |
| Grade: | 44 | |
| Variation: | Type 3 | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1886 | |
| Run Quantity: | 4,800 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 4 of 5 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 8,500 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 11j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Burnished Jewels | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Balance Type: | Expansion | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Hairspring: | Flat | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 310865, 325568 | |
| Movement Markings: | Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Pat'd. Jan.13. & Sept.1. 85. |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 5.44G4.18S5.181M5.O5.L5.11J5 | |
| Data Research: |
1904 Seth Thomas Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.633 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 25.76 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 75.11 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.600% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 27 (0.56%) | |
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Research Note: #2281, #2727, #2766: Verified as marked "Patented" instead of "Pat'd" #6372: No Patent Markings
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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 27 watches in the population registry for this run with 18 images.
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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 444 · August 16, 2024
Serial Number 2374 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Movement Markings:
Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Patented
Jan.13. & Sept.1. 85.
Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Patented
Jan.13. & Sept.1. 85.
SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 444 · May 14, 2024
Serial Number 2374 was reported as accurate.
SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 444 · May 14, 2024
Serial Number 6305 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Movement Markings: Dan'l. Pratt's Son
Boston
Pat'd. Jan.13. & Sept.1. 85.
Boston
Pat'd. Jan.13. & Sept.1. 85.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 444 · August 19, 2023
Serial Number 4988 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 27, 2020
Serial Number 4666 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 55 to 44
Anonymous · July 9, 2017
Serial Number 4963 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 55 to 44
Anonymous · March 24, 2017
Serial Number 3924 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Anonymous · April 5, 2016
Serial Number 4826 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 55 to 44
Anonymous · May 15, 2015
Serial Number 4744 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 55 to 44
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