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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 37 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 37

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 851719 Question Mark
Grade: 37 Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 43,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 26 of 26 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 88,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 81,500 (18S-M9-7J-HNL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Stripe Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 980.37G40.18S859.189M72.H397.L885.7J275 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
266.45 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
786.22 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.245% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
34 (0.08%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.75% Analyzing 76 Sales 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.


SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 401 · July 11, 2024

Serial Number 848089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2024

Serial Number 847578 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 401 · April 21, 2023

Serial Number 848062 was reported as accurate.

tjcornish 9 · August 21, 2020

Serial Number 849546 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2020

Serial Number 858111 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 37
Factory Model changed from 8 or 9 to 9

Anonymous · February 3, 2020

Serial Number 861628 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 37
Factory Model changed from 8 or 9 to 9

Anonymous · February 3, 2020

Serial Number 861625 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 37
Factory Model changed from 8 or 9 to 9

Anonymous · February 3, 2020

Serial Number 861625 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 37
Factory Model changed from 8 or 9 to 9

giddykippa 235 · July 24, 2019

Serial Number 888204 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this particular serial number is an open face
pendant at 3 O'clock
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. Your watch contains a Model 9 (Hunting) movement set in an open-face case. This is commonly referred to as a "sidewinder."

Anonymous · April 22, 2018

Serial Number 848147 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2018

Serial Number 848906 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2018

Serial Number 847405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2017

Serial Number 853555 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 37
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · May 28, 2017

Serial Number 869469 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 37
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · August 3, 2015

Serial Number 863111 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: hunter movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 37
Factory Model changed from 8 or 9 to 9

Anonymous · August 3, 2015

Serial Number 853111 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 jewels,nickel, lever set,
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 37
Factory Model changed from 8 or 9 to 9
Seth Thomas Grade 37 Pocket Watch