Pocket Watch Database
New York Standard Watch Co. Grade 1597
Grade 1597 is a 15j Openface watch maufacturered by New York Standard Watch Co.. The size 16s, Model K movement features a nickel finish.
Grade 1597 Movement Characteristics
- Size16s
- Jewels15j
- ConfigurationOpenface
- FinishNickel
- ModelK
- SettingPendant
- AdjustedNo
Grade 1597 Production Info
- Total Production2
- Number of Runs2
- Production Years1920-1921
- First Serial1,011,620
- Last Serial1,011,621
- Largest Run1
- Smallest Run1
- Most Common Run1
Research Notes
Gold Book lists 1597 as a 7j Model 9 movement. 1923 CBN describes as 15j and illustrated Model 11. Listed as "New Model" in 1923 ON catalog (15j, Model 11). Gold Book lists model as 11. However, the 1919 Material Catalog suggests this is actually a Model K, similar to the 10s and 12 models.