Pocket Watch Database
New York Standard Watch Co. Excelsior
Grade Excelsior is a 7j Hunting watch maufacturered by New York Standard Watch Co.. The size 18s, Model 8 movement features.
Excelsior Movement Characteristics
- Size18s or 16s or 6s
- Jewels11j or 7J
- ConfigurationHunting or Openface
- FinishNickel
- ModelAJ or 16 or 9 or 17H or 17B
- SettingLever or Pendant
- AdjustedNo
Excelsior Production Info
- Total Production244,000
- Number of Runs5
- Production Years1906-1920
- First Serial1,001
- Last Serial3,150,000
- Largest Run99,000
- Smallest Run20,000
- Most Common Run99,000
Research Notes
First advertised in the Jewelers' Circular May 2, 1906. NYS is not mentioned in the advertisement. Announced as being exclusively sold as a complete watch in May 1907 (JC 5/1/07). Complete watches will feature a case and movement both stamped with Excelsior NYSWCo. Monogram.