All-original Two-tone 18-size Model 9 Seth Thomas

Known as the New Eagle line, the Seth Thomas Models 8 and 9 were direct replacements of the Old Eagle series, the Models 6 and 7. Why the factory made the change is not known, since both were 18-size, but the newer versions were slightly thinner and came with Breguet hairsprings, making them more accurate timekeepers. Roughly 9,000 of the two-tone hunting Grade 37 Model 9s were made, beginning around 1902. The pairing of a Model 9 with an Illinois gold-filled case seems to have been the norm back in the day, since nearly all of the survivors have been reported in this combination, and this example is certainly entirely original, including the glass crystal. It's been thoroughly cleaned, oiled and timed with an NOS mainspring installed for its next owner. All seven of its jewels are still intact on very clean plates with the gilding of the two-tone portion still bright. The Roman dial is correct and flawless behind light blued spade hands, and the 10-year gold-filled Illinois case is exceptionally nice for a lower-grade hunting case, with very little wear, no dents, an unsigned cuvette, a sharp crown, and a tight bow. Matching lanyard and display stand included.