Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 179 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 179

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 66499 Question Mark
Grade: 179 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 7 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,190 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 127.179G1.18S127.183M48.O58.L117.17J7 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.449 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.58 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.13 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.084% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (1.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: #66308: Verified with top center wheel jeweled (likely 17 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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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 395 · November 11, 2024

Serial Number 66499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2021

Serial Number 66455 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 201 to 179
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

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 179
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

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 179
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

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 179
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
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 179
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Seth Thomas Grade 179 Pocket Watch