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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 202 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 202

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 75839
Grade: 202
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 450
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
U.S. Patents: 374359
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Pat'd Dec.6.'87.
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 164.202G2.18S164.182M81.H81.L154.15J78
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.56
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.032%
Registry Population: 1 (0.50%)
Research Note: #75839: Verified with Higginbotham's patented hairspring stud and Breguet hairspring. This is inconsistent with the standard hairspring studs fitted on most Model 2 production (with the exception of the premium grades like "Henry Molineux").

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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 · July 27, 2023

Serial Number 75839 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The plate has a patent date of 1887 which differs
from the estimated date of 1884. Your chart says
it has a flat hairspring but this one has a
Breguets over coil hairspring.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The date estimate for this run is c.1894 (not 1884). Most of the Model 2 grades were fitted with a flat hairspring. However, I did confirm that this particular movement features the Breguet hairspring, and the database will be updated accordingly.

Anonymous · August 20, 2019

Serial Number 75857 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 508 to 202
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Seth Thomas Grade 202 Pocket Watch