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Access Date: March 13, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Watch Co.
Grade: 201
| Manufacturer: | Seth Thomas |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Thomaston, Connecticut | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 73278 | |
| Grade: | 201 | |
| Model: | 3 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1893 | |
| Run Quantity: | 80 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 2 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 130 | |
| 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: | Double-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Movement Markings: | [Private Label] Safety Pinion Adjusted |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 158.201G2.18S158.183M62.O72.L148.15J75 | |
| Data Research: |
1904 Seth Thomas Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.622 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.39 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.71 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.009% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 2 (2.50%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 201
Target Profile: 18S-M3-15J-ONL-A
| Seth Thomas Grade 201 (All Variations): 130 ETP |
| 18S: 130 100.00% 18s, Grade 201 |
| 18S-M3: 130 100.00% 18s, Grade 201, Model 3 |
| 18S-M3-15J: 130 100.00% 18s, Grade 201, Model 3, 15 Jewels |
| 18S-M3-15J-ONL: 130 100.00% 18s, Grade 201, Model 3, 15 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel |
| 18S-M3-15J-ONL-A: 130 100.00% |
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 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 440 · April 7, 2024
Serial Number 73278 was reported as accurate.
SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 440 · April 3, 2024
Serial Number 73278 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Grade: 201
Adjusted: Yes
Movement Markings:Earle
Philadelphia . PA .
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Adjusted: Yes
Movement Markings:Earle
Philadelphia . PA .
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 170 to 201
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Anonymous · July 22, 2020
Serial Number 73263 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 170 to 201
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
