Welcome to the Seth Thomas Fan Space!
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Seth Thomas Mechanical Clocks & Timepieces
Historical Overview of the Seth Thomas Clock Company
Seth Thomas Mechanical Pocket Watches
Seth Thomas Fan Space
Seth Thomas Fan Space is the most comprehensive online resource dedicated exclusively to the history, mechanics, and craftsmanship of Seth Thomas pocket watches and clocks. This site freely shares accurate, hard-to-find information with the horological community and with anyone seeking a deeper understanding of American timekeeping history. Whether you are new to Seth Thomas watches or have studied the field for decades, this archive is designed to support your research and curiosity.
Beyond presenting essential technical data—movement specifications, production years, jewel counts, and model variations—Seth Thomas Fan Space actively uncovers and documents historical material that has never been fully explored or made public. New research is regularly added, providing greater insight into the manufacturing practices, design evolution, and business history of the Seth Thomas Clock Company and the Seth Thomas Watch Company.
A significant focus of this archive is the investigation of private-label Seth Thomas pocket watch movements. These studies aim to honor the skilled 19th- and 20th-century clockmakers, watchmakers, and jewelers who relied on Seth Thomas products in their trade. Their contributions form a vital part of America’s horological heritage.
The mission of Seth Thomas Fan Space is clear: to preserve, clarify, and freely share historical information so that it remains accessible to present-day researchers and to future generations. Knowledge that is not shared risks being lost forever. This site exists to ensure that the story of Seth Thomas timepieces—and the people who built, sold, and serviced them—continues to be understood and appreciated.
See the About Us Page and the Updates Page to know what is happening here.
Seth Thomas Fan Space on Facebook is the only real Facebook Group for safe, honest conversation solely about Seth Thomas pocket watches, history, and clocks. The Seth Thomas Fan Space FACEBOOK GROUP is where people who are interested in the history of Seth Thomas mechanical clocks and mechanical pocket watches can come to share their knowledge and quench their interest whether they are brand new to this subject matter or have been interested in the field for decades. Together we are the Seth Thomas Fan community. Please be sure to read the group rules carefully.
