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Access Date: November 15, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Watch Co.
Grade: Century
| Manufacturer: | Seth Thomas |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Thomaston, Connecticut | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1285909 | |
| Grade: | Century | |
| Model: | 12 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1898 | |
| Run Quantity: | 69,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 31 of 33 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 264,000 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 194,500 (18S-M12-7J-ONP) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 7j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Finish Pattern: | Radiant | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Hairspring: | Flat | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Single-Pressed | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Movement Markings: | Century U.S.A. | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 1041.G44.18S896.1812M37.O595.P96.7J327 | |
| Database Version: | v52.433 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 794.84 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 2,346.22 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 18.643% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 32 (0.05%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade Century
Target Profile: 18S-M12-7J-ONP-U
| Seth Thomas Grade Century (All Variations): 395,900 ETP | ||||
| 18S: 329,000 83.10% 18s, Grade Century |
Other: 66,900
Other Sizes or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M12: 264,000 66.68% 18s, Grade Century, Model 12 |
Other: 65,000
Other Models or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M12-7J: 254,000 64.16% 18s, Grade Century, Model 12, 7 Jewels |
Other: 10,000
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M12-7J-ONP: 194,500 49.13% 18s, Grade Century, Model 12, 7 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
Other: 59,500
Other Configs or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M12-7J-ONP-U: 194,500 49.13% | ||||
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 32 watches in the population registry for this run with 12 images.
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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 391 · September 4, 2023
Serial Number 1295867 was reported as accurate.
SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 391 · January 26, 2023
Serial Number 1246408 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 3, 2022
Serial Number 1270799 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Factory Model changed from 18 to 12
Anonymous · November 19, 2021
Serial Number 1285909 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Factory Model changed from 18 to 12
Anonymous · August 26, 2020
Serial Number 1236271 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: The setting is lever set!
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Since there is no serial number on the movement, it is not possible to generate lookup data that fits 100% of the non-serialized movements.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 18 to 12
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Anonymous · March 9, 2020
Serial Number 1235288 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 18 to 12
Anonymous · March 5, 2020
Serial Number 1232455 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 18 to 12
Anonymous · January 2, 2020
Serial Number 1296022 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 27, 2019
Serial Number 1262747 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 18
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Anonymous · October 26, 2018
Serial Number 1262747 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Factory Model changed from 18 to 12
Anonymous · September 25, 2018
Serial Number 1264168 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Factory Model changed from 18 to 12
davidwall 3 · June 30, 2018
Serial Number 1237488 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Factory Model changed from 18 to 12
Anonymous · February 5, 2018
Serial Number 1235288 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Factory Model changed from 18 to 12
Anonymous · January 17, 2018
Serial Number 1235283 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Factory Model changed from 18 to 12
Anonymous · September 9, 2017
Serial Number 1262747 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 7J
Factory Model changed from 18 to 12
DrNagle 1 · December 30, 2016
Serial Number 1281311 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: The watch is marked Century USA. Other websites
suggest Century was made by Seth Thomas, but I
don't feel confident. Any thoughts?
suggest Century was made by Seth Thomas, but I
don't feel confident. Any thoughts?
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Century
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
nanalock 5 · December 25, 2016
Serial Number 1245685 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Century
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
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