Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 66499 (Grade 179)

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Access Date: December 03, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 179

Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	66499
Grade:	179
Model:	3
Estimated Production Year:	1893
Run Quantity:	300
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production:	1,190
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Balance Type:	Expansion
Regulator:	Reed
Hairspring:	Flat
Adjusted:	Yes
Movement Markings:	Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion Adjusted
Case:	Various
Run ID:	127.179G1.18S127.183M48.O58.L117.17J7
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.479
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	3.58
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	10.13
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.086%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	3 (1.00%)
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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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 179

Target Profile: 18S-M3-17J-ONL-A

Seth Thomas Grade 179 (All Variations): 1,190 ETP

18S: 1,190 100.00%
18s, Grade 179

18S-M3: 1,190 100.00%
18s, Grade 179, Model 3

18S-M3-17J: 1,190 100.00%
18s, Grade 179, Model 3, 17 Jewels

18S-M3-17J-ONL: 1,190 100.00%
18s, Grade 179, Model 3, 17 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel

18S-M3-17J-ONL-A: 1,190 100.00%

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