Seth Thomas Pocket Watch Models Photo Album
- Model 6 -
Production of Model 6 Started at Serial Number 515301 and Concluded with Serial Number 700000
Serial Numbers in this Model 6 Photo Album range from 517638 to 644947.
Private Label pocket watches in this Model 6 Photo Album include: Eagle/Garden City/Liberty; Montgomery Ward 20th Century; and Companion.
Serial Number 517638 - 7 Jewels - Grade 36 - Garden City/Liberty/Eagle
This 1894 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished 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 517638, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 36. The private label movement is unsigned and marked with the engraving of a Large Eagle and was probably sold as a private label “Garden City” pocket watch by Lapp & Flershem, a Chicago jewelry wholesaler. This is the 2337th Seth Thomas Model 6 pocket watch produced. Model 6 serial numbers started at 515301 and concluded at 700000.
The movement presents with an 18-size unsigned Roman dial with a ring minute track and black five-minute marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1285 blued open morning glory hands, 18-size.
Garden City is a private label in Seth Thomas 18-size open-face Model 6. Garden City was manufactured by Seth Thomas for Lapp & Flershem. This movement is also known as Liberty when manufactured for A.C. Becken, and as Eagle when the movement bears the Seth Thomas signature or the dial bears the signature Eagle.
The movement is presently cased in an 18-size open-face Dueber Watch Case Manufacturing Company Silverine (nickel), with hinged front and back, watch case, serial number 13143.
Serial Number 522102 - 7 Jewels - Grade 36 - Garden City/Liberty/Eagle
This 1894 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished 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 522102, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 36. The private label movement is unsigned and marked with the engraving of a Small Eagle and was probably sold as a private label “Garden City” pocket watch by Lapp & Flershem, a Chicago jewelry wholesaler.
The movement presents with an 18-size unsigned Roman Blue Fancy Dial with a ring minute track and black five-minute marginals; fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands 18-size.
Garden City is a private label in Seth Thomas 18-size open-face Model 6. Garden City was manufactured by Seth Thomas for Lapp & Flershem. This movement is also known as Liberty when manufactured for A.C. Becken, and as Eagle when the movement bears the Seth Thomas signature or the dial bears the signature Eagle.
The movement is cased in an open-face 18-size Philadelphia Watch Case Co. nickel watch case with screw back and bezel, serial number 4339.
Serial Number 523268 - 7 Jewels - Grade 36 - THE YALE WATCH CO NEW HAVEN U.S.A.
This 1894 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished 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 523268, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 36. The private label movement is signed “THE YALE WATCH CO NEW HAVEN U.S.A.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size Seth Thomas #1210 Fancy Roman Bones Dial with a dots minute track and no marginals; fitted with Seth Thomas #1287 Fancy Louis XIV Hands.
The movement is cased in an open-face 18-size Crescent Watch Case Company nickel swing out case, serial number 65266.
Serial Number 528579 - 7 Jewels - Grade 36 - EMPIRE STATE WATCH CO.
This 1894 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished 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 528579, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 36. The private label movement is signed “EMPIRE STATE WATCH CO.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size unsigned Blue and White Fancy Roman dial with a ring minute track and black five-minute marginals; fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands 18-size.
The movement is presently not cased.
Serial Number 545852 - 7 Jewels - Grade 36 - Garden City/Liberty/Eagle
This 1894 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished 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 545852, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 36. The private label movement is unsigned and marked with the engraving of a small eagle and was probably sold as a private label “Garden City” pocket watch by Lapp & Flershem, a Chicago jewelry wholesaler.
The movement presents with an 18-size unsigned Roman Blue Fancy Dial with a ring minute track and black five-minute marginals; fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands 18-size.
The movement presents with an 18-size Blue Fancy Roman dial fitted with Seth Thomas #1291 blued spade & whip railroad hands 18-size.
Serial Number 552558 - 7 Jewels - Grade 36 - Garden City/Liberty/Eagle
This 1894 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished 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 552558, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 36. The private label movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”, and marked with the engraving of a small eagle.
The movement presents with an 18-size Seth Thomas #1219 Arabic dial with a ring minute track and black five-minute marginals. It is fitted with Seth Thomas #1282 blued spade Railroad hands, 18-size.
Garden City is a private label in Seth Thomas 18-size open-face Model 6. Garden City was manufactured by Seth Thomas for Lapp & Flershem. This movement is also known as Liberty when manufactured for A.C. Becken, and as Eagle when the movement bears the Seth Thomas signature or the dial bears the signature Eagle.
The movement is cased in an 18-size Keystone Watch Case Company open-face Silveroid (nickel) watch case with screw back and bezel, serial number 3470827.
Serial Number 580953 - 7 Jewels - Grade 36 - Gilt Model 6 Movement
This 1895 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a gilt finished 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 580953, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 36. The movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”. Specimens of Model 6 movements with a gilt finish are rarely seen and can easily be mistaken for a Model 3 movement.
The movement presents with an 18-size Seth Thomas #1219 Arabic dial with a ring minute track and black five-minute marginals; fitted with Seth Thomas #1282 blued spade Railroad hands 18-size.
The movement is cased in an open-face 18-size Blauer Watch Case Co. Coin Silver watch case with hinged back and bezel, serial number 469.
This 1895 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a two-tone finished 3/4 plate, 11 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 589788, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 106. The private label movement is signed “Montgomery Ward Chicago “20th Century””. Montgomery Ward 20th Century is a private label in Seth Thomas open-face Model 6, hunting Model 7, open-face Model 8, and hunting Model 9 manufactured for sale in the Montgomery Ward Catalog.
The movement presents with an 18-size private label ““20th Century"“ Arabic dial with a ring minute track and black five-minute marginals; fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands. Montgomery Ward "20th Century" is a private label in Seth Thomas Model 6, Model 7, Model 8, and Model 9.
The movement is not presently cased.
Serial Number 597683 - 7 Jewels - Grade 36 - Companion Travel Timepiece - Pin Set Movement
This 1895 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished 3/4 plate, 7 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and pin set, with a flat hair spring and plain/simple regulator. Its serial number is 597683, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 36. The special Companion movement is unsigned. This movement was specially manufactured for use in the Seth Thomas Companion, a travel timepiece that consisted of a pin set pocket watch movement cased in a small bronze block for use on a desk or nightstand.
The movement presents with an 18-size Seth Thomas #1222 Heavy Roman flat dial with a ring minute track and no marginals or seconds bit; fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands 18-size.
The movement is presently not cased.
Serial Number 589788 - 11 Jewels - Grade 106 - Montgomery Ward Chicago “20th Century”
Serial Number 599805 - 7 Jewels - Grade 36 - Companion Travel Timepiece - Pin Set Movement
This 1896 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished 3/4 plate, 7 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and pin set, with a flat hair spring, and plain/simple regulator. Its serial number is 599805, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 36. The special Companion movement is unsigned. This movement was specially manufactured for use in the Seth Thomas Companion, a travel timepiece that consisted of a pin set pocket watch movement cased in a small bronze block for use on a desk or nightstand.
The movement presents with an 18-size Seth Thomas #1222 Heavy Roman flat dial with a ring minute track and no marginals or seconds bit; fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands 18-size.
The movement is cased in a leather covered bronze block Companion case.
Serial Number 604869 - 11 Jewels - Grade 106 - Montgomery Ward Chicago “20th Century”
This 1899 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a gilt-damaskeened finished 3/4 plate, 11 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 604869, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 106. The private label movement is signed “Montgomery Ward Chicago “20th Century””.
The movement presents with an 18-size private label "“20th Century"" Arabic dial with a ring minute track and black five-minute marginals, fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands 18-size. Montgomery Ward "20th Century" is a private label in Seth Thomas Model 6, Model 7, Model 8, and Model 9.
The movement is cased in an 18-size Bay State 3 oz. Coin Silver open-face Imperial watch case with hinged front and back with floral engraving, serial number 113824, manufactured in 1894.
Serial Number 605313 - 7 Jewels - Grade 36 - Companion Travel Timepiece - Pin Set Movement
This 1899 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished 3/4 plate, 7 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and pin set, with a flat hair spring and plain/simple regulator. Its serial number is 605313, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 36. The special Companion movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”. This movement was specially manufactured for use in the Seth Thomas Companion, a travel timepiece that consisted of a pin set pocket watch movement cased in a small bronze block for use on a desk or nightstand.
The movement presents with an 18-size Seth Thomas #1222 Heavy Roman flat dial with a ring minute track and no marginals or seconds bit; fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands 18-size.
The movement is cased in a leather covered bronze block Companion case.
Serial Number 605689 - 11 Jewels - Grade 106 - Montgomery Ward Chicago “20th Century” - Black Dial
This 1900 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished 3/4 plate, 11 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 605689, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 44. The private label movement is signed “Montgomery Ward Co. Chicago “20th Century””.
The movement presents with an 18-size private label 20th Century black enamel Arabic dial with a ring minute track and white five-minute marginals, fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands 18-size.
Montgomery Ward Co. “20th Century” is a private label in Seth Thomas 18-size open-face Model 6 and Model 8 and 18-size hunting Model 7 and Model 9. It was produced for and sold by the Montgomery Ward in their mail order catalog.
The movement is cased in an 18-size H. Muhr Sons Silverode (nickel) watch case with screw back and bezel, serial number 5307.
This 1900 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished 3/4 plate, 11 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 609079, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 44. The movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size private label Garden City Roman dial with a ring minute track and black five-minute marginals, fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands 18-size.
Garden City is a private label in Seth Thomas 18-size open-face Model 6, 18-size hunting Model 7, and 6-size hunting Model 16. It was produced for and sold by the Chicago wholesale house Lapp & Flershem the "Busiest House in America".
The movement is cased in an 18-size Dueber Watch Case Company Silverine (nickel) open-face watch case with screw back and bezel, serial number 3394.
Serial Number 609079 - 11 Jewels - Grade 106 - Garden City
Serial Number 631785 - 7 Jewels - Grade 36
This 1900 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a nickel finished 3/4 plate, 7 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and pin set, with a flat hair spring and plain/simple regulator. Its serial number is 631785, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 36. The movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size Seth Thomas Arabic dial with a ring minute track and no marginals; fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade & whip hands 18-size.
The movement is presently not cased.
Serial Number 633985 - 11 Jewels - Grade 106
This 1901 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a two-tone finished 3/4 plate, 11 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and pin set, with a flat hair spring and plain/simple regulator. Its serial number is 633985, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 106. 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; fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands 18-size.
The movement is presently not cased.
Serial Number 634403 - 15 Jewels - Grade 206 - Lotus Engraving Inside Regulator Ring & Geometric Base Pattern
This 1901 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a two-tone finished 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, and it is non-adjusted. The movement is stem wound and lever set, with a flat hair spring and micro-regulator. Its serial number is 634403, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 206. The movement is signed “Seth Thomas Thomaston, Conn.”.
The movement presents with an 18-size Seth Thomas #1216 Roman dial with a ring minute track and black five-minute marginals, fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands 18-size.
The movement is cased in an 18-size nickel swing-out open-face watch case, serial number 2578 of unknown manufacture.
Serial Number 644947 - 11 Jewels - Grade 106 - Montgomery Ward Chicago “20th Century”
This 1901 Seth Thomas open-face 18-size Model 6 pocket watch was manufactured with a gilt-damaskeened finished 3/4 plate, 11 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 644947, and its grade is Seth Thomas numbered grade 106. The private label movement is signed “Montgomery Ward Chicago “20th Century””.
The movement presents with an 18-size private label "“20th Century"" Arabic dial with a ring minute track and black five-minute marginals, fitted with Seth Thomas #1281 blued spade hands 18-size. Montgomery Ward "20th Century" is a private label in Seth Thomas Model 6, Model 7, Model 8, and Model 9.
The movement is cased in a Fahys Watch Case Company Coin Silver open-face compound swing out double watch case with hinged back and bezel, serial number 9386.