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Access Date: June 26, 2024
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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Watch Co.
Grade: 55
| Manufacturer: | Seth Thomas |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Thomaston, Connecticut | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 6862 | |
| Grade: | 55 | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1886 | |
| Run Quantity: | 150 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 3 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 2,650 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 11j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Burnished Jewels | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Balance Type: | Expansion | |
| Regulator: | Reed | |
| Hairspring: | Flat | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Single-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 310865, 325568 | |
| Movement Markings: | Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Pat'd. Jan.13. & Sept.1. 85. |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 6.55G2.18S6.181M6.O6.L6.11J5 | |
| Data Research: |
1904 Seth Thomas Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.344 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 7.98 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 23.11 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.187% | |
| Registry Population: | 1 (0.67%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 55
Target Profile: 18S-M1-11J-OGL-U
| Seth Thomas Grade 55 (All Variations): 8,540 ETP | |
| 18S: 8,540 100.00% 18s, Grade 55 |
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| 18S-M1: 2,650 31.03% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1 |
Other: 5,890
Other Models or Unclassified |
| 18S-M1-11J: 2,650 31.03% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1, 11 Jewels |
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| 18S-M1-11J-OGL: 2,650 31.03% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1, 11 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Gilt |
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| 18S-M1-11J-OGL-U: 2,650 31.03% | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There is 1 watch in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 336 · May 12, 2024
Serial Number 6862 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 101 to 55
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · January 29, 2015
Serial Number 6968 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 44 to 55
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