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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 34 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 34

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 97999 Question Mark
Grade: 34 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 30 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 28,220 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 374359 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Pat'd Dec.6.'87.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 228.34G21.18S226.182M123.H123.L210.7J52 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
84.96 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
250.40 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.993% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.50%) Question Mark

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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.


KipW1950 5 · May 10, 2023

Serial Number 97999 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Listed on eBay as 15 jewel - it is a 7 jewel
movement by visual inspection. The eBay listing
and PWDB specs seem to be in error.
Curator Response: Updated. [eBay #185885213657]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 52 to 34
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J

Anonymous · November 22, 2018

Serial Number 98068 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 71 to 34
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J

Anonymous · June 12, 2015

Serial Number 98059 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: GRADE: 34; JEWELS: 7; NO JEWEL SETTINGS ON PLATES;
MOVEMENT FINISH: GILT; REGULATOR: PLAIN; RR GRADE:
NO; YEAR: c1890
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 34
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Seth Thomas Grade 34 Pocket Watch