Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 70 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 70

Private Label(s) in Run:

E.H. Fisher - Elyria & Lorain, Ohio

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 73429
Grade: 70
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 50
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,360
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
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
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 157.70G8.18S157.183M63.O71.L147.15J75
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.10
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
20.53
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.167%
Registry Population: 1 (2.00%)

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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.


winterwolf Supporter 97 · March 31, 2023

Serial Number 73429 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Ser. # was correct. Gilt movement, 2 screw holes
on the balance bridge show where someone removed
part of the regulator.
Curator Response: Awesome! Thanks for the confirmation!

winterwolf Supporter 97 · March 28, 2023

Serial Number 73429 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Finish: Nickel? Take a look at this
watch, looks glit
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. I have temporarily adjusted this run. Once you have the watch and new images uploaded, please resubmit a verification report so I can evaluate and make sure everything is correct. Thanks!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 170 to 70
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · May 10, 2019

Serial Number 73415 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 70
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Seth Thomas Grade 70 Pocket Watch