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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 182 Special

Private Label(s) in Run:

Otto Mueller - Wausau, Wis.
D.T. Ferguson's Special

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 224138 Question Mark
Grade: 182 Special Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,150 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 26 of 65 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,860 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 12,835 (18S-M5-17J-OTL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometric Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Pressed Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion.
Adjusted
17 Jewels
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 462.G26.18S391.185M157.O249.L443.17J101 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.75 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
140.53 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.120% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
22 (1.91%) 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.


Anonymous · June 23, 2022

Serial Number 224162 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2021

Serial Number 224394 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · November 26, 2019

Serial Number 224810 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 82 to 182 Special
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

Anonymous · October 19, 2019

Serial Number 223941 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 382 to 182 Special

Anonymous · September 20, 2019

Serial Number 223722 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 382 to 182 Special

fixmenow 31 · March 2, 2019

Serial Number 223717 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 382 to 182 Special

Anonymous · February 18, 2019

Serial Number 224522 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · February 18, 2019

Serial Number 224522 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 223717 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 382 to 182 Special

Anonymous · August 14, 2018

Serial Number 224081 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · August 13, 2018

Serial Number 224081 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · August 13, 2018

Serial Number 224081 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · August 13, 2018

Serial Number 224081 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · July 12, 2017

Serial Number 224457 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adj, 17 jewels, not marked D.T.Furgeson. This
serial # movement was scrapped for non-working.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · July 18, 2016

Serial Number 224023 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · February 14, 2016

Serial Number 223749 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 382 to 182 Special

Miguel 47 · February 1, 2016

Serial Number 224177 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 224345 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model five is considered railroad grade based on
Geo. Townsend book, American railroad watches
1977
Curator Response: Many of the Seth Thomas Model 5s are indeed railroad grade, but certainly not all of them. There are several runs that contain 7 jewels and others that are not even adjusted.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · September 23, 2015

Serial Number 224809 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: two tone movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 82 to 182 Special
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

singing3 Supporter 43 · September 18, 2015

Serial Number 224809 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 82 to 182 Special
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

wbresee 3 · August 10, 2015

Serial Number 224495 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: different design to two tone pattern
fancy engraved case.
double sunk dial.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch