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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: 8027 Question Mark
Grade: 44 Question Mark
Variation: Type 3 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1886 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 7,000 (18S-M1-11J-OGL-U-TYPE 3) 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. & Sept.1. 85.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8.44G5.18S8.181M8.O8.L8.11J7 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.469 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
0.613% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (0.50%) Question Mark

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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 · April 4, 2021

Serial Number 8868 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2021

Serial Number 8868 was reported as accurate.

tturner770 18 · September 12, 2020

Serial Number 8633 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2020

Serial Number 8744 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2020

Serial Number 8103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 8810 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 18, 2019

Serial Number 8810 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

SamMihelich 17 · April 10, 2019

Serial Number 7220 was reported as accurate.

SamMihelich 17 · April 10, 2019

Serial Number 7220 was reported as accurate.

SamMihelich 17 · March 28, 2019

Serial Number 7220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 8810 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 11, 2018

Serial Number 8952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2017

Serial Number 9055 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2017

Serial Number 9081 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2016

Serial Number 9192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2016

Serial Number 9166 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2016

Serial Number 8975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2016

Serial Number 7629 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 14, 2016

Serial Number 8810 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2016

Serial Number 8810 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 21, 2015

Serial Number 8810 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Seth Thomas Grade 44 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Grade 44 Pocket Watch