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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 197

Private Label(s) in Run:

John Hermann - Lake Landen, Mich.
McElwain & Bowers - Creston, Iowa

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 67416
Grade: 197
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,660
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
U.S. Patents: 374359
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Pat'd Dec.6.'87.
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 129.197G12.18S129.182M61.H61.L119.15J62
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.09
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.259%
Registry Population: 3 (1.00%)

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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.


Anonymous · February 28, 2021

Serial Number 67579 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 197
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j

Anonymous · July 4, 2020

Serial Number 67566 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 197
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j

Anonymous · March 17, 2020

Serial Number 67539 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 197
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j

Anonymous · December 4, 2019

Serial Number 67416 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 202 to 197

Anonymous · June 6, 2019

Serial Number 67416 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 102 to 197

Anonymous · May 24, 2019

Serial Number 67416 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 102 to 197

Anonymous · May 4, 2019

Serial Number 67416 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 102 to 197

Anonymous · May 1, 2019

Serial Number 67416 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 102 to 197

skinnerd 3 · March 12, 2019

Serial Number 67441 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 102 to 197

Anonymous · June 15, 2015

Serial Number 67592 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 197
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch