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Info wanted on a Seth Thomas

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February 20, 2014, 18:51
Donald Nicolai
Info wanted on a Seth Thomas
I am trying to find information on a Seth Thomas watch with a Swiss movement. My neighbor said he bought it new approximately 25 to 30 years ago. I think it's a 6 or 10 size ??.
The movement measures about 32 MM and the dial measures about 36 MM. The back cover snaps off/on. It says Seth Thomas, swiss made on the dial. I see no serial number.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Don
February 20, 2014, 18:58
Donald Nicolai
Will try to send pictures


February 20, 2014, 18:59
Donald Nicolai
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February 20, 2014, 18:59
Donald Nicolai
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February 20, 2014, 19:00
Donald Nicolai
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February 20, 2014, 19:01
Donald Nicolai
Would like to put a value on it.
Thanks, Don
February 20, 2014, 19:04
Donald Nicolai
Also, it's 17 jewels, unadjusted.
February 20, 2014, 21:05
David Abbe
Don, It is a Swiss "trade" Movement, possibly China made them timed and packed in Switzerland. The plastic spacer fills in to make it look like a smallish pocket watch (this time), although with the sweep second hand, it would serve well for anything from a ladies medium size wrist watch to whatever larger size suited the market.

These movements sold (alone) for only a dollar or two, but in the retail market could go from $20.00 to $300.00 depending on where and what they looked like. A "Vegas" price was probably fifty dollars, Wal-Mart, mebbe $19.95
February 20, 2014, 21:16
Peter Kaszubski
its $30 watch Swiss made movement as you can see
Swiss maker mark on plate next to balance wheel.
February 21, 2014, 07:38
Donald Nicolai
Thanks Dave and Pete,
Your help is appreciated.
I couldn't find anything on it.
Don