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Seth Thomas 18 size question

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August 03, 2016, 07:36
Claude Griffith
Seth Thomas 18 size question
For the Seth Thomas collectors I picked up a 18s private label 18s with the serial number 80125 that is one of the early models. It is marked Adjusted, Safety Pinion, with a patent regulator. I see 3 jewel set on the back plate but the center wheel is not jeweled. If I added 6 jewels to the 7 in the balance I end up with 13 but I am not familiar with early Seths so it might be 15j since I really can't see Seth Thomas taking the time to adjust a 13j during this time frame. Any comments and replies would be appreciated.
August 03, 2016, 09:29
Claude Griffith
Guess it is an early to mid run model 2 hunter (400 made) with 15 jewels. Since it is marked as a private label Railway special with 15 jewels, adjusted, with patent regulator it would be one of the early RR approved watches like early Elgin and Waltham 15 jewel versions.
August 04, 2016, 16:51
Kevin Hoffman
I am not able to help with your question, I think your right though ,You should add it to the pocket watch database , there is so much missing info out there .