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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
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 791
Grade: 44
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1885
Run Quantity: 800
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,700
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 310865, 325568
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Pat'd. Jan.13.85.
Case: Various
Run ID: 1.44G1.18S1.181M1.O1.L1.11J1
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
23.05
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
68.00
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.547%
Registry Population: 10 (1.25%)
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 290 · 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