Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 68849 (Grade 170)

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Access Date: November 08, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 170

Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	68849
Grade:	170
Model:	3
Estimated Production Year:	1893
Run Quantity:	360
Grade/Model Run:	6 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production:	2,080
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
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:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	144.170G6.18S144.183M55.O65.L134.15J71
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.428
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	6.26
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	18.04
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.147%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	1 (0.28%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 170

Target Profile: 18S-M3-15J-ONL-U

Seth Thomas Grade 170 (All Variations): 2,080 ETP

18S: 2,080 100.00%
18s, Grade 170

18S-M3: 2,080 100.00%
18s, Grade 170, Model 3

18S-M3-15J: 2,080 100.00%
18s, Grade 170, Model 3, 15 Jewels

18S-M3-15J-ONL: 2,080 100.00%
18s, Grade 170, Model 3, 15 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel

18S-M3-15J-ONL-U: 2,080 100.00%

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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 · October 11, 2019

Serial Number 69128 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 179 to 170

Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 4, 2019

Serial Number 69145 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Double Sunk Dial

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 179 to 170

Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 31, 2017

Serial Number 69064 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 179 to 170

Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 1, 2017

Serial Number 68854 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 179 to 170

Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 8, 2016

Serial Number 68928 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch movement is marked as adjusted. This
marking is not on the top plate, but is engraved
on the rear of the front plate under the balance
wheel. It is jewelled to the centre, and therefore
assumed to be 17 jewels.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from Unknown to 170

Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel