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Access Date: April 24, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 179 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 179

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 68831
Grade: 179
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 40
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 690
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: 140.179G1.18S140.183M53.O61.L130.17J8
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 2.07
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 5.69
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.049%
Registry Population: 1 (2.50%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 179

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

Seth Thomas Grade 179 (All Variations): 690 ETP
18S: 690 100.00%
18s, Grade 179
18S-M3: 690 100.00%
18s, Grade 179, Model 3
18S-M3-17J: 690 100.00%
18s, Grade 179, Model 3, 17 Jewels
18S-M3-17J-ONL: 690 100.00%
18s, Grade 179, Model 3, 17 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
18S-M3-17J-ONL-A: 690 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

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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.

HerbertTrw Supporter 115 · September 23, 2021

Serial Number 68831 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is marked as adjusted under the Balance.
It seems to be Grade 179?
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 170 to 179
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Seth Thomas Grade 179 Pocket Watch