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Access Date: April 20, 2024
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"6817" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
"6817" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Watch Co.
Grade: 101
| Manufacturer: | Seth Thomas |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Thomaston, Connecticut | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 6817 | |
| Grade: | 101 | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1885 | |
| Run Quantity: | 500 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 2 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 700 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 15j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Balance Type: | Expansion | |
| Regulator: | Reed | |
| Hairspring: | Flat | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Double-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| U.S. Patents: | 310865, 325568 | |
| Movement Markings: | Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Pat'd. Jan.13. & Sept.1. 85. Adjusted |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 5.101G1.18S5.181M5.O5.L5.15J1 | |
| Database Version: | v52.235 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 2.10 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 5.78 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.049% | |
| Registry Population: | 2 (0.40%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 101
Target Profile: 18S-M1-15J-OGL-A
| Seth Thomas Grade 101 (All Variations): 3,200 ETP | |
| 18S: 3,200 100.00% 18s, Grade 101 |
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| 18S-M1: 700 21.88% 18s, Grade 101, Model 1 |
Other: 2,500
Other Models or Unclassified |
| 18S-M1-15J: 700 21.88% 18s, Grade 101, Model 1, 15 Jewels |
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| 18S-M1-15J-OGL: 700 21.88% 18s, Grade 101, Model 1, 15 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Gilt |
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| 18S-M1-15J-OGL-A: 700 21.88% | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 2 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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.
xtoolmanx Supporter 7 · August 19, 2021
Serial Number 6817 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: My seth thomas 6817 is a 15j grade 101 not a 11j
grade 44
grade 44
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 44 to 101
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
xtoolmanx Supporter 7 · March 17, 2021
Serial Number 6817 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 44 to 101
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Anonymous · June 18, 2017
Serial Number 6574 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 44 to 101
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
geoulri1 Supporter 58 · May 16, 2017
Serial Number 6792 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 44 to 101
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Anonymous · January 29, 2015
Serial Number 6968 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 44 to 101
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
