Pocket Watch Database

Due to the lack of existing factory records, our New York Standard database has been reconstructed using observations of known watches.
As a result, the information may contain inaccuracies. Please let us know if you have details that can improve the database.

From the American Horology Archive:
New York Standard Watch Co. Grade Standard 31 Pocket Watch

New York Standard

Grade: Standard 31

Introduced February 1889

Manufacturer: New York Standard Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 160788
Grade: Standard 31
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1891
Run Quantity: 25,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 50,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Uncut Expansion
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 463625
Movement Markings: New York
Standard Watch Co.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 23.G2.18S10.184M2.O9.L10.7J18
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
150.54
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
37.04
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.392%
Registry Population: 31 (0.12%)
Research Note: #168461: Verified as Gilt Movement.

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · February 22, 2024

Serial Number 174517 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4700 · August 18, 2022

Serial Number 167717 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2021

Serial Number 150689 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2021

Serial Number 167862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2021

Serial Number 157918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2021

Serial Number 169563 was reported as accurate.

New York Standard Watch Co. Grade Standard 31 Pocket Watch