Seth Thomas Pocket Watch Models Photo Album
- Model 2 -
Production of Model 2 Started at Serial Number 25101 and Concluded with Serial Number 559000
Serial Numbers in this Model 2 Photo Album range from 25180 to 558207.
Private Label and Named Grade pocket watches in this Model 1 Photo Album include: C.S. Hayse; C.J. Wells; Henry Molineux; Kosuth - E.G. Bowyer; Earle; Bismark; Ripon Watch; Wallace & Simmons; and Lever Brothers.
Serial Number 25180 - 15 Jewels - Grade 197 - C.S. Hayse Norfolk, Neb. - with a Higginbotham hairspring stud
This 1888 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divided 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, and it is adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a Higginbotham hairspring stud, Breguet hair spring, and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 25180, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 197. The private label movement is signed “C.S. Hayse Norfolk, Neb.”. This is the 80th Seth Thomas Model 2 pocket watch produced. Model 2 serial numbers started at 25101 and concluded at 559000. The Higginbotham hairspring stud was usually reserved for use in the Seth Thomas named grades Henry Molineux and Maiden Lane; but a small number of Model 2 movements with numbered grades were also equipped with it.
The movement presents with an 18-size private label “C.S. Hayse” Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is presently cased in an open-face 18-size Philadelphia Watch Case Company Silverode (nickel) pocket watch case with screw back and bezel. The case’s serial number is 438537.
Serial Number 28349 - 15 Jewels - Grade 102 - C.J. Wells ONEIDA, N.Y.
This 1888 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a gilt finished divided 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 28349, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 102. The private label movement is signed “C.J. Wells ONEIDA, N.Y.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size private label “C.J. Wells” Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is cased in an open-face 18-size Fahys Watch Case Company Coin Silver pocket watch case with hinged back and bezel. The case’s serial number is S5042.
Serial Number 28853 - 11 Jewels - Grade 56
This 1888 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a gilt finished divided 3/4 plate, 11 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 28853, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 56. The movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size Seth Thomas Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is cased in an open-face 18-size Dueber Watch Case Company Silverine (nickel) pocket watch case with hinged back and bezel. The case’s serial number is 14416.
Serial Number 28863 - 11 Jewels - Grade 56
This 1888 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a gilt finished divided 3/4 plate, 11 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 28863, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 56. The movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size Seth Thomas Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is cased in an open-face 18-size American Watch Case Company Coin Silver O’HARA PATENTS hunting pocket watch case with hinged back and bezel. The case’s serial number is 2541.
Serial Number 28870 - 11 Jewels - Grade 56
This 1888 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a gilt finished divided 3/4 plate, 11 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 28870, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 56. The movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
1. The serial numbers on the pallet plate, train bridge’s winding bridge, balance bridge, and barrel bridge all match up. Since the split 3/4 top plate is in pieces in front of the pillar plate; there are no pinions penetrating the pillar plate.
2. The setting lever has been pulled out to disengage the intermediate winding wheel from the ratchet wheel, and engage the intermediate setting wheel with the minute wheel to move the hands and set the time.
The movement presents with an 18-size Seth Thomas Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is cased in an open-face 18-size H. Muhrs Sons Watch Case Company Ore Silver (nickel) pocket watch case with screw back and bezel. The case’s serial number is 824619.
Serial Number 36252 - 7 Jewels - Grade 34
This 1889 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a gilt finished divided 3/4 plate, 7 jewels, and it is adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a plain/simple regulator. Its serial number is 36252, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 34. The movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size Seth Thomas Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is presently cased in an open-face 18-size Philadelphia Watch Case Company Silverode (nickel) pocket watch case with screw back and bezel. The case’s serial number is 145052.
Serial Number 43496 - 7 Jewels - Grade 34
This 1889 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a gilt finished divided 3/4 plate, 7 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and simple/plain regulator. Its serial number is 43496, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 34. The movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size Seth Thomas Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is cased in an open-face 18-size H. Muhrs Sons Watch Case Company Coin Silver pocket watch case with screw back and bezel. The case’s serial number is 46493.
Serial Number 55034 - 17 Jewels - Factory Named Grade - Henry Molineux
This 1890 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divided 3/4 plate, 17 jewels, and it is adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a Higginbotham hairspring stud, Breguet hair spring, and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 55034, and its grade is Seth Thomas named grade Henry Molineux. This is the 34th Model 2 Henry Molineux grade pocket watch manufactured by Seth Thomas. The lowest Henry Molineux serial number that I have seen is 54999 and that was a Model 3. The movement is signed “Henry Molineux”.
The movement presents with an 18-size double-sunk Seth Thomas #1228 Roman dial with a ring minute track and red five-minute marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1284 blued Fleur-de-Lis hands, 18-size.
The movement is cased in an open-face 18-size 14k gold-filled, 20-year Crescent Watch Case Company hunting pocket watch case with hinged back and front covers. The case’s serial number is 137968.
Serial Number 55039 - 17 Jewels - Factory Named Grade - Henry Molineux
This 1890 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divided 3/4 plate, 17 jewels, and it is adjusted. The movement was stem wound and lever set, with a Higginbotham hairspring stud, Breguet hair spring, and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 55039, and its grade is Seth Thomas named grade Henry Molineux. This is the 39th Model 2 Henry Molineux grade pocket watch manufactured by Seth Thomas. The lowest Henry Molineux serial number that I have seen is 54999 and that was a Model 3. The movement is signed “Henry Molineux”.
The original balance bridge, Higginbotham hairspring stud, hairspring, and balance wheel are missing, and have been replaced at some time with standard Model 2 replacement material.
The movement presents with an 18-size double-sunk Seth Thomas #1227 Arabic dial with a ring minute track and red five-minute marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1284 blued spade, 18-size.
The movement is cased in an open-face 18-size 10k gold-filled, 20-year Wadsworth Watch Case Company hunting pocket watch case with hinged back and front covers. The case’s serial number is 74162.
Serial Number 57948 - 15 Jewels - Grade 197
This 1892 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting gModel 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divided 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring, and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 57948, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 197. The movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size Seth Thomas #1224 Roman dial with a ring minute track and red five-minute marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is presently cased in an open-face 18-size Fahys Watch Case Company Oresilver No 1 (nickel) pocket watch case with screw back and bezel. The case’s serial number is 5926996.
Serial Number 64652- 15 Jewels - Grade 197
This 1893 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divided 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 64652, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 197. The movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
Seth Thomas Model 2 Serial # 64652
Pillar Plate
The movement presents with an 18-size Seth Thomas #1218 Roman dial with a ring minute track and black five-minute marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is cased in an open-face 18-size Keystone Watch Case Company Coin Silver pocket watch case with hinged back and bezel. The case’s serial number is 3324024.
Serial Number 67410 - 15 Jewels - Grade 197 - E. E. Pettit. Belvidere. Ill. - Pettit's Special Railway
This 1893 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divided 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, and it is adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 67410, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 197. The private label movement is signed “E. E. Pettit. Belvidere. Ill.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size private label "Pettit's Special Railway" Arabic dial with a ring minute track and red five-minute marginals; fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 Spade Blued Hands 18-size. Edward Emory Pettit was a jeweler in Belvidere Illinois between 1870 and 1900.
The movement is temporarily cased in an 18-size Keystone Watch Case Company open-face Silveroid (nickel) watch case with hinged back and bezel, serial number 3461511.
Serial Number 73706- 11 Jewels - Grade 56 - Kossuth - E. G. Bowyer ALGONA, IOWA.
This 1894 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a gilt finished divided 3/4 plate, 11 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 73706, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 56. The private label movement is signed “Kossuth”.
The movement presents with an 18-size private label “E. G. Bowyer ALGONA, IOWA.” Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is presently not cased.
Serial Number 75828- 15 Jewels - Grade 202 - with a Higginbotham hairspring stud
This 1894 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divided 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, and it is adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a Higginbotham hairspring stud, Breguet hair spring, and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 75828, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 202. The movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size Seth Thomas Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is presently cased in an open-face 18-size Keystone Watch Case Company Silveroid (nickel) pocket watch case with screw back and bezel. The case’s serial number is 3461511.
Serial Number 76834- 15 Jewels - Grade 71 - EARLE Philadelphia, PA.
This 1894 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a gilt finished divided 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 76834, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 71. The private label movement is signed “EARLE Philadelphia, PA.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size private label “EARLE” Arabic dial with a ring minute track and red five-minute marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
“Earle Watch Company” is a private label within Seth Thomas Model 2, Model 3, and Model 14. Some of the Earle Watch Company dials are signed with an EWC cluster monogram. Others are signed EARLE in all capital letters. The Earle Watch Company private label pocket watches were manufactured by Seth Thomas for William G. Earle, a Philadelphia jeweler born in 1850, whose store was first located at 13 N. 9th Street and later at 1030 Market Street, from 1881 until his death in 1915. William G. Earle served as a Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service from 1871-1881, prior to becoming a jeweler.
The movement is cased in an open-face 18-size ornate 14k gold-filled Philadelphia Watch Case Company, Perfection Arm and Hammer watch case, serial number 383615.
Serial Number 86401- 11 Jewels - Grade 156 - Bismark
This 1894 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divided 3/4 plate, 11 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 86401, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 156. The private label movement is signed “Bismark”. This serial number, 86401, was the first Bismark movement manufactured by Seth Thomas.
The movement presents with an 18-size single-sunk private label “Bismark” Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is cased in an 18-size H. Muhrs Sons Watch Case Co., 20-year gold-filled Lion hunting watch case, serial number 306419.
Serial Number 86422- 11 Jewels - Grade 156 - Bismark
This 1894 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divided 3/4 plate, 11 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 86422, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 156. The private label movement is signed “Bismark”. This was the fortieth Bismark movement manufactured by Seth Thomas.
The movement presents with an 18-size single-sunk private label “Bismark” Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is cased in a Fahys Watch Case Company coin silver Monarch hunting watch case, serial number 157500.
Serial Number 86441- 11 Jewels - Grade 156 - Bismark
This 1895 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divided 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 98399, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 171. The movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size private label “Ripon Watch” Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is presently cased in an open-face 18-size Fahys Watch Case Company, Fahys Ore Silver No.1, watch case, with Coin Grooving Around Bezel and on Back, serial number 5657747.
This 1894 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divided 3/4 plate, 11 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 86441, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 156. The private label movement is signed “Bismark”. This was the fortieth Bismark movement manufactured by Seth Thomas.
The movement presents with an 18-size single-sunk private label “Bismark” Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is cased in an 18-size 1890 Fahys Watch Case Co., 5-year gold-filled, America hunting watch case, serial number 596154.
Serial Number 98399- 15 Jewels - Grade 171 - Ripon Watch
Serial Number 500246 - 17 Jewels - Grade 508
This 1899 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divided 3/4 plate, 17 jewels, and it is adjusted to temperature and position. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring, and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 500246, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 508. The movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size Seth Thomas #128 Roman dial with a ring minute track and red five-minute marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is presently cased in an 18-size gold-filled hunting watch case of unknown manufacture, serial number 139.
Serial Number 75828- 15 Jewels - Grade 52 - EARLE Philadelphia, PA.
This 1899 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a gilt finished divided 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 505814, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 52. The private label movement is signed “EARLE Philadelphia, PA.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size private label EARLE WATCH COMPANY Roman dial signed with the "EWC" monogram for Earle Watch Company; fitted with mixed blued spade and fleur-de-lis hands 18-size.
“Earle Watch Company” is a private label within Seth Thomas Model 2, Model 3, and Model 14. Some of the Earle Watch Company dials are signed with an EWC cluster monogram. Others are signed EARLE in all capital letters. The Earle Watch Company private label pocket watches were manufactured by Seth Thomas for William G. Earle, a Philadelphia jeweler born in 1850, whose store was first located at 13 N. 9th Street and later at 1030 Market Street, from 1881 until his death in 1915. William G. Earle served as a Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service from 1871-1881, prior to becoming a jeweler.
The movement is not presently cased.
Serial Number 505818- 15 Jewels - Grade 152 - Wallace & Simmons Providence, R.I.
This 1899 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divided 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 505818, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 152. The private label movement is signed “Wallace & Simmons Providence, R.I.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size single-sunk private label Wallace & Simmons “W & S” Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is temporarily cased in an 18-size Crescent Watch Case Co., open-face nickel watch case, serial number 65226.
Serial Number 505972- 17 Jewels - Grade 180
This 1899 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divided 3/4 plate, 17 jewels, and it is adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 505972, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 180. The movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size “Seth Thomas” #1218 Roman dial with a ring minute track and black five-minute marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is cased in an 18-size Dueber Watch Case Company, gold-filled, hunting watch case, serial number 5091199.
Serial Number 543473- 7 Jewels - Grade 34 - Lever Brothers Limited New York
This 1899 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a gilt finished divided 3/4 plate, 7 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and plain/simple regulator. Its serial number is 543473, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 34. The private label movement is signed “Lever Brothers Limited New York”.
The movement presents with an 18-size private label “Lever Brothers Limited New York” Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is cased in an 18-size Demi/Half-Hunting stiffened gold watch case with hinged front and back covers, serial number 303692. There are Roman numerals engraved around demi-opening in front cover.
Engraved on inside of Dust Cover:
[14] [K]
[Stiffened]
303692
Serial Number 543616- 7 Jewels - Grade 34 - Lever Brothers Limited New York
This 1899 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a gilt finished divided 3/4 plate, 7 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and plain/simple regulator. Its serial number is 543616, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 34. The private label movement is signed “Lever Brothers Limited New York”.
The movement presents with an 18-size private label “Lever Brothers Limited New York” Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is not presently cased.
Serial Number 558207- 15 Jewels - Grade 171
This 1899 Seth Thomas 18-size hunting Model 2 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished divided 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and micrometric regulator. Its serial number is 558207, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 171. The movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size “Seth Thomas” Roman dial with a ring minute track and no marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands, 18-size.
The movement is cased in an 18-size Keystone Watch Case Company Base Metal case with screw back and bezel, serial #673224.