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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 170 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 170

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 69489 Question Mark
Grade: 170 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,080 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 146.170G7.18S146.183M57.O67.L136.15J72 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.591 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.26 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.04 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.147% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (1.00%) Question Mark

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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 425 · September 3, 2023

Serial Number 69489 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade: 190
Adjusted: No
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
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 · May 29, 2018

Serial Number 69493 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
Seth Thomas Grade 170 Pocket Watch