Seth Thomas Pocket Watch: Serial Number 73429 (Grade 70)

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Access Date: November 13, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 70

Private Label(s) in Run:

E.H. Fisher - Elyria & Lorain, Ohio

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Manufacturer:	Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location:	Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number:	73429
Grade:	70
Model:	3
Estimated Production Year:	1894
Run Quantity:	50
Grade/Model Run:	9 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production:	2,660
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Balance Type:	Expansion
Regulator:	Reed
Hairspring:	Flat
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Movement Markings:	Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn. Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	160.70G9.18S160.183M64.O74.L150.15J77
Data Research:	1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Database Version:	v52.431
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	8.01
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	23.20
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.188%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	1 (2.00%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 70

Target Profile: 18S-M3-15J-OGL-U

Seth Thomas Grade 70 (All Variations): 2,660 ETP

18S: 2,660 100.00%
18s, Grade 70

18S-M3: 2,660 100.00%
18s, Grade 70, Model 3

18S-M3-15J: 2,660 100.00%
18s, Grade 70, Model 3, 15 Jewels

18S-M3-15J-OGL: 2,660 100.00%
18s, Grade 70, Model 3, 15 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Gilt

18S-M3-15J-OGL-U: 2,660 100.00%

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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.

winterwolf Supporter 97 · March 31, 2023

Serial Number 73429 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Ser. # was correct. Gilt movement, 2 screw holes
on the balance bridge show where someone removed
part of the regulator.

Curator Response: Awesome! Thanks for the confirmation!

winterwolf Supporter 97 · March 28, 2023

Serial Number 73429 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Finish: Nickel? Take a look at this
watch, looks glit

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. I have temporarily adjusted this run. Once you have the watch and new images uploaded, please resubmit a verification report so I can evaluate and make sure everything is correct. Thanks!

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 170 to 70

Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt