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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 206 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 206

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2557048 Question Mark
Grade: 206 Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1914 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 15 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,300 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,800 (18S-M8-15J-ONP) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Stripe Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
15 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1085.206G15.18S927.188M107.O617.P128.15J232 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.96 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
55.56 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.445% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (2.00%) 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 · September 12, 2023

Serial Number 2557117 was reported as accurate.

billreid 143 · February 2, 2023

Serial Number 2557162 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: auction watch currently up for bid, but marked 15j
& not 7j.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/204225399060
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 36 to 206
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j

bobwatch2021 1 · March 9, 2022

Serial Number 2557159 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 2557159 has "15 Jewels" written on movement
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 36 to 206
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j

Anonymous · April 12, 2017

Serial Number 2557172 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch says 15 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 36 to 206
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j
Seth Thomas Grade 206 Pocket Watch