August 05, 2012, 19:25
Jon HartCalling Seth Thomas
Looks like a model #9
Hunter
17j
Does it have a grade # or ?
August 05, 2012, 20:10
Eric UnseltThe 1904 catalog doesn't identify it as a specific grade. Shown is the Model 8 open-faced movement with a similar pattern:
August 05, 2012, 20:15
Eric UnseltNotice that the cross-hatching in the middle is much more fine in the ad compared to the real thing:
August 05, 2012, 20:18
Jon HartEric,
Is this called a 3/4 plate movement in Seth Thomas world?
Thanks
August 05, 2012, 21:22
Eric UnseltYou betcha, Jon.
The Model 5 is the only full plate 18-size watch that Seth Thomas made.