Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 197

Private Label(s) in Run:

E.E. Pettit - Belvidere, Ill.
E.H. Fisher - Elyria & Lorain

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 80119
Grade: 197
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 90
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,660
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
U.S. Patents: 374359
Movement Markings: [Private Label]
Safety Pinion
Pat'd Dec.6.'87.
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 172.197G14.18S172.182M86.H86.L162.15J80
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.09
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.259%
Registry Population: 2 (2.22%)
Research Note: #80125: Verified as Private Label Marked "E.E. Pettit - Belvidere, Ill." with "Adjusted" on the barrel bridge and fitted with a double-sunk dial marked "Pettit's Special Railway."

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Verification Reports for this Run

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Anonymous · June 8, 2022

Serial Number 80125 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is marked E.E. Petit Belvidere ILL with
double sunk dial marked Petit's Special Railway.
Movement is marked Adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 508 to 197
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

rjmurton1964 34 · November 27, 2019

Serial Number 80119 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewel movement
Private Label
E.H. Fisher Elyria&Lorain (Ohio)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 508 to 197
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch