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Seth Thomas Grade Trainmen's Special Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: Trainmen's Special

Private Label(s) in Run:

Trainmen's Special

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1718018 Question Mark
Grade: Trainmen's Special Question Mark
Model: 13 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 15,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Trainmens Special
Chicago- U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1047.G5.18S899.1813M2.H419.L909.7J331 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
45.16 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
132.89 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.059% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.03%) Question Mark

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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 · August 8, 2024

Serial Number 1718018 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 391 · August 8, 2024

Serial Number 1718018 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 391 · August 2, 2024

Serial Number 1718018 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade: Century
Variation: Wyoming
Movement Markings: Wyoming Watch Co.
U.S.A.

Anonymous · October 5, 2021

Serial Number 1715462 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Really Model 12? Seems more like Model 13 to me
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. I agree. This run should be designated as Model 13 (Hunting).
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 12 to 13
Seth Thomas Grade Trainmen's Special Pocket Watch