Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 423885 (Grade 205)

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Access Date: November 15, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 205

Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	423885
Grade:	205
Model:	17
Estimated Production Year:	1901
Run Quantity:	200
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production:	1,500
Size:	6s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Two-Tone
Finish Pattern:	Outter Circle
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Breguet
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion 15 Jewels
Case:	Various
Run ID:	643.205G4.6S85.617M5.H212.L558.15J184
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.433
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	4.51
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	12.89
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.106%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	1 (0.50%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 205

Target Profile: 6S-M17-15J-HTL-U

Seth Thomas Grade 205 (All Variations): 4,100 ETP
6S: 4,100 100.00% 6s, Grade 205
6S-M17: 1,500 36.59% 6s, Grade 205, Model 17	Other: 2,600 Other Models or Unclassified
6S-M17-15J: 1,500 36.59% 6s, Grade 205, Model 17, 15 Jewels
6S-M17-15J-HTL: 1,500 36.59% 6s, Grade 205, Model 17, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Two-Tone
6S-M17-15J-HTL-U: 1,500 36.59%

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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 · September 9, 2023

Serial Number 423885 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade:205
Jewels: 15j
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
15 Jewels

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 105 to 205

Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 391 · August 31, 2023

Serial Number 423885 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 105 to 205

Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

captfd50 Supporter 1 · September 25, 2021

Serial Number 423842 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement says it is 15 jewel. It is a size 12

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 35 to 205

Jewels changed from 7J to 15j