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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 159 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 159

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 287505 Question Mark
Grade: 159 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1910 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 37 of 51 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,650 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 3,150 (18S-M5-15J-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: 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.
15 Jewels
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 576.159G37.18S505.185M271.O363.P47.15J164 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
32.06 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
94.22 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.752% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (1.13%) Question Mark
Research Note: #287508: Mixed Plates. Core movement appears to be 15-Jewel Grade 159 with Nickel Finish.

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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 · October 22, 2023

Serial Number 287454 was reported as accurate.

WatchThatMan 39 · October 16, 2023

Serial Number 287208 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 23, 2019

Serial Number 287364 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 159
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant

Anonymous · April 20, 2018

Serial Number 287226 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement finish is: 2 tone (nickel and gold)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 149 to 159
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Kevin H 84 · April 15, 2018

Serial Number 287474 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 149 to 159
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · March 18, 2018

Serial Number 287433 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 149 to 159
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Seth Thomas Grade 159 Pocket Watch