Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 197

Private Label(s) in Run:

J.M. Bigwood - Terre Haute, Ind.

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 94214
Grade: 197
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,660
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: Yes
U.S. Patents: 374359
Case: Various
Run ID: 212.197G16.18S210.182M115.H115.L194.15J89
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.09
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.259%
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)

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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 · June 17, 2017

Serial Number 94214 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 94214 movement is marked Adjusted and J.M.
Bigwood Terre Haute, Ind.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 171 to 197
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch
Seth Thomas Grade 197 Pocket Watch