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Access Date: April 20, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 171 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 171

Private Label(s) in Run:

Yahn & Kiep - Joliet, Ill.

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 80328
Grade: 171
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,195
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: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 374359
Case: Various
Run ID: 174.171G16.18S174.182M88.H88.L164.15J81
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 15.64
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 45.73
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.367%
Registry Population: 1 (0.50%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 171

Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HNL-U

Seth Thomas Grade 171 (All Variations): 5,195 ETP
18S: 5,195 100.00%
18s, Grade 171
18S-M2: 5,195 100.00%
18s, Grade 171, Model 2
18S-M2-15J: 5,195 100.00%
18s, Grade 171, Model 2, 15 Jewels
18S-M2-15J-HNL: 5,195 100.00%
18s, Grade 171, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel
18S-M2-15J-HNL-U: 5,195 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

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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 · August 26, 2022

Serial Number 80309 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is marked "EARLE" Philadelphia, PA.
Safety pinion and is only 15 jewels, in original
5oz. Facts coin silver hunter case No.1. Movement
has a PAT'D, DEC. 6. 87.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 508 to 171
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · January 11, 2018

Serial Number 80328 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label
Yahn & Kiep.
Joliet ILL.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 508 to 171
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Seth Thomas Grade 171 Pocket Watch