Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 461253 (Grade Edgemere)

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Access Date: November 15, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: Edgemere

Private Label(s) in Run:

Edgemere - Chicago

Edgemere - Chicago, Ill.

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Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	461253
Grade:	Edgemere
Model:	17
Estimated Production Year:	1904
Run Quantity:	3,400
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production:	3,400
Size:	6s
Jewels:	12j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Two-Tone
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Balance Type:	Expansion
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	Edgemere Chicago, Ill Safety Pinion 12 Jewels
Case:	Various
Run ID:	665.G1.6S107.617M27.H234.L579.12J1
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.433
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	10.23
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	29.78
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.240%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	5 (0.15%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade Edgemere

Target Profile: 6S-M17-12J-HTL-U

Seth Thomas Grade Edgemere (All Variations): 8,300 ETP
6S: 3,400 40.96% 6s, Grade Edgemere	Other: 4,900 Other Sizes or Unclassified
6S-M17: 3,400 40.96% 6s, Grade Edgemere, Model 17
6S-M17-12J: 3,400 40.96% 6s, Grade Edgemere, Model 17, 12 Jewels
6S-M17-12J-HTL: 3,400 40.96% 6s, Grade Edgemere, Model 17, 12 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Two-Tone
6S-M17-12J-HTL-U: 3,400 40.96%

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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 29, 2024

Serial Number 462611 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels: 17
Movement Markings: Edgemere
Chicago
Ill.
Safety Pinion
17 Jewels

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 391 · February 19, 2023

Serial Number 461253 was reported as accurate.

kingtech 4 · December 28, 2020

Serial Number 461522 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked Edgemere and stamped 12 jewels. A
Sears & Roebuck item.
Also serial is out of the range for the database
figured for 35. ??

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 35 to Edgemere

Jewels changed from 7J to 12j

Anonymous · August 14, 2019

Serial Number 462464 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels

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 Edgemere

Jewels changed from 7J to 12j

Anonymous · August 13, 2016

Serial Number 463088 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: SN 463088 has (and is marked) 17 jewels. The
remainder of the data (6S HC LS) is correct. This
specific watch is private labeled on the movement
and dial as Edgemere Chicago (for Sears). The
movement has a two tone checkerboard damascene
pattern

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 35 to Edgemere

Jewels changed from 7J to 12j