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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 44 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Grade 44 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 44

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 757 Question Mark
Grade: 44 Question Mark
Variation: Type 1 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,500 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 310865, 325568 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Pat'd. Jan.13.85.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1.44G1.18S1.181M1.O1.L1.11J1 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
25.59 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
75.11 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.600% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.25%) Question Mark
Research Note: Introduced December 1885

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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 397 · March 17, 2024

Serial Number 617 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2022

Serial Number 262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2017

Serial Number 188 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 24, 2015

Serial Number 138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2015

Serial Number 329 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2015

Serial Number 329 was reported as accurate.

Seth Thomas Grade 44 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Grade 44 Pocket Watch