Internet Horology Club 185
Calling Seth Thomas

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August 05, 2012, 19:25
Jon Hart
Calling Seth Thomas
Looks like a model #9

Hunter

17j

Does it have a grade # or ?


August 05, 2012, 20:10
Eric Unselt
The 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 Unselt
Notice 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 Hart
Eric,

Is this called a 3/4 plate movement in Seth Thomas world?

Thanks
August 05, 2012, 21:22
Eric Unselt
You betcha, Jon.

The Model 5 is the only full plate 18-size watch that Seth Thomas made.