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.