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Excelsior Watch Co. Pocket Watch
Excelsior Watch Co. was used as a trade name on pocket watch movements manufactured by New York Standard.
The "Excelsior" movements were introduced by the New York Standard Watch Company in May 1906. During 1906, the movements were offered without cases. In May 1907, the company announced the watches would be sold as complete only.
The New York Standard manufactured watches in Jersey City, New Jersey from approximately 1885 to 1929. See more information about New York Standard or find out more information about your watch by conducting a serial number lookup.
New York Standard
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Years of Operation: 1885-1929
Manufactured low-end watches for the common market.
Production Jewels: 7-17 Jewels
Production Sizes: 18s, 16s, 12s, 10s, 6s, 0s, 3/0s, 10/0s
Total Production: 15,000,000+
Average Quality:
Average Rarity: