Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 65212 (Grade 180)

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Access Date: June 09, 2025

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Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 180

Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	65212
Grade:	180
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1895
Run Quantity:	100
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production:	990
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Balance Type:	Expansion
Regulator:	Reed
Hairspring:	Flat
Adjusted:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	374359
Movement Markings:	Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion Pat'd Dec.6.'87. Adjusted
Case:	Various
Run ID:	121.180G1.18S121.182M56.H56.L112.17J6
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.705
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	1 (1.00%)
Research Note: #65212: Verified with upper center wheel jeweled, Marked "Adjusted." These movements were likely upgraded from 15-Jewel Grade 197 to 16 or 17 Jewels. The Model 2, 17 Jewel, Nickel, Adjusted grade correlates to the Grade 180 classification. However, based on known grade lists, the Grade 180 was not introduced until around 1895, approximately two years after the original estimated production of this run. So, this run is either a 17-Jewel varaition of the Grade 197 (prior to the introduction of the Grade 180), or it was existing inventory upgraded to 17 jewels after the Grade 180 was introduced. Interestingly, the Grade 197 was discontinued as the Grade 180 was being introduced. Similar production occured with the Grade 97/80 (Gilt versions of the 197/180).

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