Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 98707 (Grade 102)

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Access Date: May 19, 2025

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Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 102

Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	98707
Grade:	102
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1895
Run Quantity:	200
Grade/Model Run:	5 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production:	450
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Wind Mechanism:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Balance Type:	Expansion
Regulator:	Reed
Hairspring:	Flat
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	374359
Movement Markings:	Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion Pat'd Dec.6.'87. Adjusted
Case:	Various
Run ID:	232.102G5.18S230.182M126.H126.L214.15J100
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.648
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	1 (0.50%)
Research Note: Seth Thomas Factory Model Lists designate 98701-99300 as Model 3 (Open Face). However, #98707 has been verified as a Model 2 marked "Adjusted" with a double-sunk dial [Grade 102] (As long as the serial number is #98707 and not #93707). #98956 has also been reported as a Model 2 gilt movement marked "Adjusted" [Unverified], providing additional support. #98914: Verified as Model 3 Grade 33, suggesting a possible mixed run that requires further research and analysis.

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