Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 290392 (Grade 159)

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Access Date: November 13, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 159

Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	290392
Grade:	159
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1912
Run Quantity:	500
Grade/Model Run:	44 of 51
Grade/Model Total Production:	10,650
Variant Est. Production:	1,400 (18S-M5-15J-OTL)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Two-Tone
Finish Pattern:	Gold Circle
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Lever
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:	589.159G44.18S518.185M284.O376.L517.15J171
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.431
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	5 (1.00%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 159

Target Profile: 18S-M5-15J-OTL-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-OTL: 1,400 13.15% 18s, Grade 159, Model 5, 15 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Two-Tone	Other: 9,250 Other Configs or Unclassified
18S-M5-15J-OTL-U: 1,400 13.15%

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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 · April 15, 2020

Serial Number 290455 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

bobone 22 · April 3, 2020

Serial Number 290392 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

davechaplain 2 · February 23, 2015

Serial Number 290406 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Correction / addition: lever is there with end
cut / broken off, case seems original and has the
lever cutout, yet watch does set via pendant,
simultaneously! Haven't taken it apart to see
what's up ... may be a franken-watch ...

Changes since this report was submitted:

Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Adjusted changed from Yes to No