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Access Date: April 19, 2024
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: 66308
Grade: 196
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,000
Variant Est. Production: 700 (18S-M3-16J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 16j
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: 125.196G4.18S125.183M48.O56.L115.16J2
Database Version: v52.235
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 (0.67%)
Research Note: #66308: Verified with top center wheel jeweled (likely 16 jewels). #66563: Reported as Marked "Adjusted." #66455: Reported as Marked "Adjusted" with 16 or 17 Jewels. #200392: Cut illustrated in 1899 A.C. Becken Catalog despite grade 196 not being included in the sales listing.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 196

Target Profile: 18S-M3-16J-ONL-A

Seth Thomas Grade 196 (All Variations): 2,000 ETP
18S: 2,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 196
18S-M3: 2,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 196, Model 3
18S-M3-16J: 700 35.00%
18s, Grade 196, Model 3, 16 Jewels		 Other: 1,300
Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M3-16J-ONL: 700 35.00%
18s, Grade 196, Model 3, 16 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
18S-M3-16J-ONL-A: 700 35.00%

Population Registry for This Run

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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 · February 28, 2021

Serial Number 66455 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 201 to 196
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · August 21, 2020

Serial Number 66308 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I believe this watch is 17 jewels, not 15, as the
center wheel is jeweled. Movement is not marked
with a jewel count; only "safety pinion".
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 201 to 196
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · March 17, 2019

Serial Number 66455 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Unmarked 16-17 jewel
Double sunk dial
Marked “Adjusted”
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 201 to 196
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · January 7, 2019

Serial Number 66563 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Says ADJUSTED under balance wheel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 70 to 196
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

kevinwest Supporter 14 · April 18, 2017

Serial Number 66390 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 70 to 196
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Seth Thomas Grade 196 Pocket Watch