Pocket Watch Database

New York Standard Watch Co. Standard

Grade Standard is a 7j Openface watch maufacturered by New York Standard Watch Co.. The size 18s, Model 2 movement features a gilt finish.

Standard Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels7j
  • ConfigurationOpenface
  • FinishGilt
  • Model2 or 3
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedNo

Standard Production Info

  • Total Production17,000
  • Number of Runs2
  • Production Years1889-1891
  • First Serial34,001
  • Last Serial56,000
  • Largest Run16,000
  • Smallest Run1,000
  • Most Common Run16,000

Research Notes

Gold Book lists this as KW Model 2, Hunting. However, material catalogs do not support a keywind movement. Instead, I believe this was the Model 2, Open Face, without worm escapement. Everything else is the same as Model 1. Open Face introduced in February 1889 (Keystone) and hunting introduced in July 1889 (Keystone). The nickel movements were later reissued in October 1894 with the Grade 30 and 31 classification.