Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 211 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 211

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 788846
Grade: 211
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,800
Variant Est. Production: 1,700 (18S-M9-17J-HTL-U)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Grid In Circle
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
17 Jewels
Case: Various
Run ID: 932.211G8.18S817.189M50.H369.L837.17J215
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.45
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
42.22
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.339%
Registry Population: 2 (0.67%)

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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 301 · December 27, 2023

Serial Number 788732 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Variant: Edgemere
Movement Markings: Edgemere
Chicago, Ill.
17 Jewels
Safety Pinion

MikeTodd 17 · November 8, 2018

Serial Number 788846 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement markings are: Edgmere, Chicago, Illinois
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Edgmere is a private label within this run. The standard markings for Grade 211 are reflected in the lookup information.

MikeTodd 17 · November 7, 2018

Serial Number 788846 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels
manufactured roughly 1896
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 211
Jewels changed from 12j to 17j
Seth Thomas Grade 211 Pocket Watch