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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 281 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 281

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 284922 Question Mark
Grade: 281 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1910 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,550 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: Square In Star 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: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: No Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion.
17 Jewels
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 565.281G2.18S494.185M260.O352.P43.17J176 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
4.66 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.33 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.109% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (2.33%) 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 · May 29, 2019

Serial Number 284831 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 182 to 281

rjvel1153 Supporter 3 · May 26, 2017

Serial Number 284789 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 284789 serial with stamped 17 JEWEL and this says
15 ??
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 159 to 281
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 9, 2016

Serial Number 284959 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is 17 Jewel 2 tone, swan neck regulator.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 281
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Txranger 18 · March 13, 2016

Serial Number 284789 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 281
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Seth Thomas Grade 281 Pocket Watch