Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 73541 (Grade 171)

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Access Date: April 29, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 171

Private Label(s) in Run:

Reton Bros. & Co. - Marinette, Wis.

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Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	73541
Grade:	171
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	Members Only Data
Run Quantity:	Members Only Data
Grade/Model Run:	Members Only Data
Grade/Model Total Production:	Members Only Data
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Members Only Data
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Wind Mechanism:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Balance Type:	Expansion
Regulator:	Members Only Data
Hairspring:	Members Only Data
Standard Dial Type:	Members Only Data
Adjusted:	Members Only Data
Railroad Grade:	Members Only Data
U.S. Patents:	Members Only Data
Movement Markings:	Members Only Data
Case:	Various
Run ID:	162.171G15.18S162.182M78.H78.L152.15J79
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.642
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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