Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 169 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 169

Private Label(s) in Run:

C.K. McCain - Kokomo, Ind.

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Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 275719 Question Mark
Grade: 169 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 30 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,650 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,250 (18S-M5-17J-ONP) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Zebra Stripe Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometric Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Pressed Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion.
17 Jewels
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 532.169G5.18S461.185M227.O319.P18.17J160 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
20.02 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
58.67 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.470% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (1.67%) 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.


maximilian 24 · September 29, 2022

Serial Number 275507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2021

Serial Number 275719 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The 275719 dial is a double pressed or double sunk
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 189 to 169

Anonymous · April 6, 2017

Serial Number 275678 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2015

Serial Number 275508 was reported as accurate.

Seth Thomas Grade 169 Pocket Watch