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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 171 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 171

Private Label(s) in Run:

Reton Bros. & Co. - Marinette, Wis.

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 73541 Question Mark
Grade: 171 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 23 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,195 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting 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
U.S. Patents: 374359 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Pat'd Dec.6.'87.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 162.171G15.18S162.182M78.H78.L152.15J79 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.64 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
45.73 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.367% 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.


Anonymous · February 11, 2024

Serial Number 73546 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is marked, KERZ BROS. GALENA, ILL. BOTH
MOVEMENT AND DIAL.

cougwatch Supporter 125 · January 10, 2019

Serial Number 73541 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade fits 151or171or197or202, 15J micrometer
regulator, Nickle finish
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. Since it is not marked adjusted, the movement would be classified as a Grade 152 (after c.1893) or 171 (prior to c.1893). Both Grades are characterized as 18-Size, Model 2, Nickel, 15-Jewels in Settings, Unadjusted with a Micrometric Regulator.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 34 to 171
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Seth Thomas Grade 171 Pocket Watch