Pocket Watch Database

New York Standard Watch Co. Excelsior

Grade Excelsior is a 7j or 11j Hunting watch maufacturered by New York Standard Watch Co.. The size 6s, Model 16 movement features a nickel finish.

Excelsior Movement Characteristics

  • Size6s or 16s or 18s
  • Jewels 11j, 7J, 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. Advertised as available in hunting and openface options. Intorduced as complete watch in May 1907 (JC 5/1/07). Case and movement both stamped with Excelsior NYSWCo. Monogram.