Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 52 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 52

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 97542
Grade: 52
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,095
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 374359
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Pat'd Dec.6.'87.
Case: Various
Run ID: 223.52G1.18S221.182M122.H122.L205.15J94
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.28
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.29
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.078%
Registry Population: 4 (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.


Silvercloud 183 · November 14, 2019

Serial Number 97752 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 71 to 52

Anonymous · February 5, 2015

Serial Number 97542 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 71 to 52
Seth Thomas Grade 52 Pocket Watch