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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 196 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 196

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 66277
Grade: 196
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,000
Variant Est. Production: 1,300 (18S-M3-15J)
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: Yes
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 124.196G3.18S124.183M47.O55.L114.15J60
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.33
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.141%
Registry Population: 2 (2.00%)
Research Note: #66229: Reported as Marked "Adjusted."

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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 303 · August 31, 2023

Serial Number 66277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2019

Serial Number 66262 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 201 to 196

Anonymous · May 21, 2015

Serial Number 66229 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: GRADE: 201; ADJUSTED: YES (ON THE PILLAR PLATE
UNDER THE BALANCE WHEEL - HARD TO SEE)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 70 to 196
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

cmdraven 3995 · May 9, 2015

Serial Number 66229 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 70 to 196
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Seth Thomas Grade 196 Pocket Watch