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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 33 Pocket Watch

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
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 229.33G16.18S227.183M79.O87.L211.7J53
Database Version: v52.249
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
1.378%
Registry Population: 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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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 304 · 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 304 · 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

Anonymous · October 14, 2017

Serial Number 99027 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 33
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · September 7, 2015

Serial Number 99088 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Henry Molineux to 33
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 6, 2015

Serial Number 99088 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Henry Molineux to 33
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Seth Thomas Grade 33 Pocket Watch