Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 288830 (Grade 281)

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Access Date: November 15, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 281

Private Label(s) in Run:

Monarch Watch Co.

Oscar Slette - Odessa, Wash.

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Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	288830
Grade:	281
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1911
Run Quantity:	600
Grade/Model Run:	5 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production:	1,550
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Two-Tone
Finish Pattern:	Square In Star
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Micrometric
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Pressed
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	No
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion. 17 Jewels
Case:	Various
Run ID:	581.281G5.18S510.185M276.O368.P50.17J186
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.433
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	4.66
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	13.33
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.109%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	3 (0.50%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 281

Target Profile: 18S-M5-17J-OTP-AT

Seth Thomas Grade 281 (All Variations): 1,550 ETP

18S: 1,550 100.00%
18s, Grade 281

18S-M5: 1,550 100.00%
18s, Grade 281, Model 5

18S-M5-17J: 1,550 100.00%
18s, Grade 281, Model 5, 17 Jewels

18S-M5-17J-OTP: 1,550 100.00%
18s, Grade 281, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Two-Tone

18S-M5-17J-OTP-AT: 1,550 100.00%

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