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Access Date: May 02, 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: 66846
Grade: 196
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 5 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: 127.196G5.18S127.183M50.O58.L117.16J3
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: 1 (0.25%)
Research Note: #66846: Verified with top center wheel jeweled (likely 16 jewels).
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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%

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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.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4701 · November 15, 2023

Serial Number 66982 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 506 to 196
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 303 · November 15, 2023

Serial Number 66846 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is presently for sale as eBay item
number:166439329118
It is adjusted; but not to Temperature and
Position as required for Grade 506.
Grade: 179
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. I believe this one is likely 16 Jewels (with the upper center jeweled, but not the lower). This run occurs near the end of production of the Grade 196 and the beginning of production of the Grade 179. I think this is more of an upgraded 196, which was typically a 15-Jewel movement. The single-sunk dial helps support the 196 classification. Thanks again for bringing it to my attention.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 506 to 196
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Seth Thomas Grade 196 Pocket Watch