Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 98914 (Grade 33)

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Access Date: January 06, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 33

Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	98914
Grade:	33
Model:	3
Estimated Production Year:	1895
Run Quantity:	400
Grade/Model Run:	16 of 19
Grade/Model Total Production:	19,500
Size:	18s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Balance Type:	Expansion
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Flat
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	233.33G16.18S231.183M80.O90.L215.7J53
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.539
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	58.71
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	172.89
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1.376%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	3 (0.75%)
Research Note: Seth Thomas Factory Model Lists designate 98701-99300 as Model 3 (Open Face). However, #98707 has been verified as a Model 2. Please see full research notes for the previous run.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 33

Target Profile: 18S-M3-7J-OGL-U

Seth Thomas Grade 33 (All Variations): 19,500 ETP

18S: 19,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 33

18S-M3: 19,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 33, Model 3

18S-M3-7J: 19,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 33, Model 3, 7 Jewels

18S-M3-7J-OGL: 19,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 33, Model 3, 7 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Gilt

18S-M3-7J-OGL-U: 19,500 100.00%

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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.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 417 · January 10, 2023

Serial Number 98914 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: eBay Item # 134405349288

Curator Response: Found it. Thanks for the additional information! I have added this to the research notes for the previous run that has been modified from the factory lists based on observations.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 102 to 33

Jewels changed from 15j to 7J

Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

Factory Model changed from 2 to 3

Adjusted changed from Yes to No

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 417 · January 9, 2023

Serial Number 98914 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Seth Thomas Ser # 98914 is a Model 3 presently
listed in the site's store for auction on eBay. It
looks like a 7 Jewel Grade 33 with a simple
regulator.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Do you happen to have the item number on eBay so I can view the images? (I was unable to find it). Thanks!

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 102 to 33

Jewels changed from 15j to 7J

Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

Factory Model changed from 2 to 3

Adjusted changed from Yes to No

illiniwatch 5 · March 6, 2021

Serial Number 98956 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: S/N 98956 is a model #2, Reed Pat'd Regulator,
Hunter, 15J, Adjusted, Gilt, SW/LS, 18S Movement

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from Unknown to 33

Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt