Hi All

I need information on this movement. The name on it is Edgemere Chicago, Ill. 12jewel serial #789621 hunter style. It looks like a Seth Thomas. It has a colored dial with no name. I'm thinking it is a swiss fake? Thanks for any help.

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It's a Model 9 Seth with an aftermarket dial, Keith. They are fairly common; I have an open-faced version of the same.

If you'd like to sell the movement please contact me.

Hey Eric,

You are the Seth Thomas guy, right? I just procured an old box of watch movements and there are few movements in there stamped Seth Thomas. I will put together some pictures if you are interested. -j-

Definitely interested, Jon.

This is not a Trenton.

While similar, the tip-off is the bulge cut around the pallet jewel in the upper plate (red arrow).

Serial # 288254 15j 1895 (RR 1886-1900 15j)

This is straight out of the box.

Hope it doesn't scare ya' too much

Not sure if this one is a S.T. or not. You be the judge...

Three (3) smaller ones:

152806, 186991, 192515 (parts or repair)

Missing balance wheel assembly (CPT Obvious)

Parts MIA

These were all found in the same old watchmakers box.

In order, Jon:

18s Seth Model 5
18s Trenton
3 6s Seth hunters
18s Seth Model 8
18s Seth Model 9

Not a whole lot there, I'm afraid.

Didn't think there were any big winners, just thought there might me something for a parts stash...

Any value on the Model 5?

Not to get off the subject but Eric how common are 7 jewel model 5's. I honestly didnt know they made them until I was going through some of my watches to list. Serial number is 300164

Jon, the gear trains and the barrels on the 3/4-plate movements look to be mostly removed, and the Model 5 looks like it spent time underwater. If you're going to toss them then I'd catch you up on shipping; some of the screws look to be usable.

Rob, they don't come up too often. I've seen a few 7-jewel gilt Model 5 movements, but so far none with nickel plates. Whattaya got?

These movements were listed in the old (reproduction) Sears & Roebuck catalog from the early 1900's several different models. Jeff

Eric mine is nickel and seems to be running fine. I will get a few pictures in a bit.

Here is a quick picture of the movement I was speaking of.

Interesting; an outboard regulator whip, but no gooseneck. I've never seen one; thanks for sharing.