Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 54717 (Grade 197)

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Access Date: November 13, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 197

Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	54717
Grade:	197
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1891
Run Quantity:	50
Grade/Model Run:	3 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production:	3,660
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Balance Type:	Expansion
Regulator:	Reed
Hairspring:	Flat
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	374359
Movement Markings:	Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion Pat'd Dec.6.'87. Adjusted
Case:	Various
Run ID:	87.197G3.18S87.182M36.H36.L82.15J36
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.431
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	11.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	32.09
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.258%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	2 (4.00%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 197

Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HNL-A

Seth Thomas Grade 197 (All Variations): 3,660 ETP

18S: 3,660 100.00%
18s, Grade 197

18S-M2: 3,660 100.00%
18s, Grade 197, Model 2

18S-M2-15J: 3,660 100.00%
18s, Grade 197, Model 2, 15 Jewels

18S-M2-15J-HNL: 3,660 100.00%
18s, Grade 197, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel

18S-M2-15J-HNL-A: 3,660 100.00%

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Anonymous · June 28, 2021

Serial Number 54717 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is marked Adjusted. 54717

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 171 to 197

Adjusted changed from No to Yes