Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 180 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 180

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 87568
Grade: 180
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 90
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 990
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
U.S. Patents: 374359
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Pat'd Dec.6.'87.
17 J.
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 191.180G2.18S189.182M98.H98.L176.17J17
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.98
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.36
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.070%
Registry Population: 3 (3.33%)

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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.


shovelhead 66 · January 27, 2021

Serial Number 87568 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

shovelhead 66 · September 11, 2018

Serial Number 87568 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

bamadadof3a Supporter 45 · September 4, 2015

Serial Number 87585 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 180
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Seth Thomas Grade 180 Pocket Watch