Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 152 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 152

Private Label(s) in Run:

Fritz Hoefer - Auora, Neb.
Fritz Hoefer - Aurora, Neb.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 88014 Question Mark
Grade: 152 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,605 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 374359 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 197.152G1.18S195.182M100.H100.L182.15J85 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.504 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.83 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.82 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.116% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (1.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: #88014: Private Label for "Fred Hoefer - Aurora, Neb." Gilt pillar plate and nickel top plates/bridges.

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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 · September 6, 2015

Serial Number 88066 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 152
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Seth Thomas Grade 152 Pocket Watch