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

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 182 Special

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 226880 Question Mark
Grade: 182 Special Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 900 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 30 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
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: 472.G30.18S401.185M167.O259.L453.17J109 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
14 (1.56%) 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 · December 8, 2021

Serial Number 226279 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 182 Special
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · July 3, 2019

Serial Number 226429 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 182 Special
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 25, 2019

Serial Number 226534 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 18, 2018

Serial Number 226279 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 182 Special
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

Joerealtor 74 · February 19, 2018

Serial Number 226884 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: double sunk dial
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

Anonymous · July 25, 2016

Serial Number 226191 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels, not PL
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special

wabash 134 · August 10, 2015

Serial Number 226386 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 226386 is NOT a private label for Grassie & Co.

It is marked SETH THOMAS on dial & Mvt..

All other info is correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 182 Special
Seth Thomas Grade 182 Special Pocket Watch