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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: Century

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 990176
Grade: Century
Model: 18
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 8,800
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 59,500
Variant Est. Production: 28,800 (6S-M18-7J-HNL)
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Century U.S.A.
Case: Various
Run ID: 981.G8.6S129.618M8.H406.L884.7J281
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
178.15
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
528.44
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.226%
Registry Population: 8 (0.09%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 15, 2023

Serial Number 983002 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2023

Serial Number 982567 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 290 · October 24, 2023

Serial Number 983024 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2021

Serial Number 986071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 990176 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2018

Serial Number 982432 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Century
Size changed from Unknown to 6
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Linearpcs 22 · January 22, 2016

Serial Number 990978 was reported as accurate.

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