Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 196 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 196

Private Label(s) in Run:

Earle - Philadelphia, Pa.

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 95545
Grade: 196
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 280
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,000
Variant Est. Production: 1,300 (18S-M3-15J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Movement Markings: [Private Label]
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 221.196G6.18S219.183M76.O84.L203.15J94
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.33
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.141%
Registry Population: 2 (0.71%)

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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 18, 2019

Serial Number 95632 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 196
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Seth Thomas Grade 196 Pocket Watch