Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 478198 (Grade 35)

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Antique Working 1907 SETH THOMAS Ladies Nickel Silver Deco Pocket Watch 6s

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Access Date: November 10, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 35

Private Label(s) in Run:

Edgemere - Chicago, Ill.

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Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	478198
Grade:	35
Model:	17
Estimated Production Year:	1905
Run Quantity:	21,000
Grade/Model Run:	16 of 25
Grade/Model Total Production:	98,800
Variant Est. Production:	92,600 (6S-M17-7J-HTL)
Size:	6s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Two-Tone
Finish Pattern:	Inlaid Cirlce
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Breguet
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	670.35G36.6S112.617M32.H239.L584.7J126
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.431
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	297.46
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	877.78
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	6.977%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	69 (0.33%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 35

Target Profile: 6S-M17-7J-HTL-U

Seth Thomas Grade 35 (All Variations): 131,700 ETP
6S: 131,700 100.00% 6s, Grade 35
6S-M17: 98,800 75.02% 6s, Grade 35, Model 17		Other: 32,900 Other Models or Unclassified
6S-M17-7J: 98,800 75.02% 6s, Grade 35, Model 17, 7 Jewels
6S-M17-7J-HTL: 92,600 70.31% 6s, Grade 35, Model 17, 7 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Two-Tone	Other: 6,200 Other Configs or Unclassified
6S-M17-7J-HTL-U: 92,600 70.31%

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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.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1118 · July 5, 2024

Serial Number 471617 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2024

Serial Number 475319 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 388 · August 6, 2023

Serial Number 478585 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Presently eBay item number 403971222941

Grade: EDGEMERE
Movement Markings: EDGEMERE
CHICAGO
ILL.
7 JEWELS
SAFETY PINION

Curator Response: Thanks!

cbzimm Supporter 469 · February 5, 2022

Serial Number 471962 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2021

Serial Number 472770 was reported as accurate.

kevinstang 14 · March 29, 2021

Serial Number 467434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2020

Serial Number 469824 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2020

Serial Number 471700 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 14

Curator Response: According to Seth Thomas factory model records, this run falls within the Model 17 designated block. Please upload images for further evaluation.