Pocket Watch Database

New York Standard Watch Co. New Era 61

Grade New Era 61 is a 7j Openface watch maufacturered by New York Standard Watch Co.. The size 18s, Model AB movement features a nickel finish.

New Era 61 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels7j
  • ConfigurationOpenface
  • FinishNickel
  • ModelAB
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedNo

New Era 61 Production Info

  • Total Production865,000
  • Number of Runs9
  • Production Years1897-1920
  • First SerialAB000001
  • Last Serial7,600,000
  • Largest Run255,000
  • Smallest Run10,000
  • Most Common Run100,000

Research Notes

"New Era" Trademarked in 1896 claiming use since June 20, 1896. "New Era" was also used as a model name for the 1898 New York Standard Cyclometer. Appears in an answer column in a 1897 JC issue. The term "New Era Movement" begins to appear in newspaper advertisements in 1897. Some movements may only contain 4 jewels instead of 7. Steel pallets and roller pins offered in the 1919 Material catalog.