Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 287573 (Grade 159)

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Access Date: November 15, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 159

Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	287573
Grade:	159
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1910
Run Quantity:	800
Grade/Model Run:	37 of 51
Grade/Model Total Production:	10,650
Variant Est. Production:	3,150 (18S-M5-15J-ONP)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Finish Pattern:	Zebra Stripe
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Micrometric
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Pressed
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion. 15 Jewels
Case:	Various
Run ID:	576.159G37.18S505.185M271.O363.P47.15J164
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.433
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	32.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	94.22
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.752%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	9 (1.13%)
Research Note: #287508: Mixed Plates. Core movement appears to be 15-Jewel Grade 159 with Nickel Finish.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 159

Target Profile: 18S-M5-15J-ONP-U

Seth Thomas Grade 159 (All Variations): 10,650 ETP
18S: 10,650 100.00% 18s, Grade 159
18S-M5: 10,650 100.00% 18s, Grade 159, Model 5
18S-M5-15J: 10,650 100.00% 18s, Grade 159, Model 5, 15 Jewels
18S-M5-15J-ONP: 3,150 29.58% 18s, Grade 159, Model 5, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel	Other: 7,500 Other Configs or Unclassified
18S-M5-15J-ONP-U: 3,150 29.58%

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