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 44 Pocket Watch
New York Standard Watch Co. Grade 44 Pocket Watch

New York Standard

Grade: 44

Manufacturer: New York Standard Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 2370081
Grade: 44
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 67,000
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 21
Grade/Model Total Production: 766,500
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Uncut Expansion
Train: Quick
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 463625
Movement Markings: New York
Standard Watch Co.
Case: Various
Run ID: 121.44G14.6S28.61M25.H56.L74.7J78
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,294.98
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
567.78
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.007%
Registry Population: 34 (0.05%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.67% Analyzing 90 Sales

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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 19, 2024

Serial Number 2399335 was reported as accurate.

cmould Supporter 192 · March 29, 2023

Serial Number 2363788 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is nickel plated.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · March 8, 2023

Serial Number 2379031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2022

Serial Number 2401986 was reported as accurate.

1whatever 50 · May 24, 2021

Serial Number 2419057 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is open faced, 6s spread to 12s.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Yes, many of the Grade 44 movements were fitted in 12-Size cases with stretched dials. Your particualr watch also omits the seconds bit to convert it into an open-face configuration even thought the movement is still hunting.
New York Standard Watch Co. Grade 44 Pocket Watch
New York Standard Watch Co. Grade 44 Pocket Watch