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 · February 8, 2023

Serial Number 501243 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Yes you're right it looks to me as though it has
jewels at top and bottom of center wheel. I just
posted a photo with the cannon removed.

Curator Response: Excellent. Thanks for the confirmation! This would fit with the estimated production year as well since it appears advertisements for the Grade 96 cease just before the Grade 79 is introduced around 1895, likely intended as the replacement for the discontinued Grade 96. I appreciate the photos and your attention to detail. Cheers.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 391 · February 7, 2023

Serial Number 501243 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is adjusted and has a Reed
micro-regulator; so it's at least 15 Jewels and
Grade 96.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Could you confirm whether the center wheel is jeweled on the top and pillar plate or not? If so, the movement should likely be classified as a Grade 79 (17 Jewels) rather than 96 (15 Jewels).

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 33 to 79

Jewels changed from 7J to 17j

Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 28, 2017

Serial Number 501107 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from Unknown to 79

Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt