Pocket Watch Database

Due to the lack of existing factory records, our New York Standard database has been reconstructed using observations of known watches.
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From the American Horology Archive:
New York Standard Watch Co. Grade Excelsior Chronograph Pocket Watch

New York Standard

Grade: Excelsior Chronograph

Excelsior Chronograph. Mixed Run: 7-Jewel, 11-Jewel, 15-Jewel, and 17-Jewel Movements

Private Label(s) in Run:

Dan Patch

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Manufacturer: New York Standard Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 254953
Grade: Excelsior Chronograph
Model: 18
Estimated Production Year: 1914
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 7j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: NYSWCo.
Excelsior
U.S.A.
[7/11/15/17] Jewels
Pat. Dec. 22 '08
Case: Various
Run ID: 36.G2.16S2.1618M2.O19.L22.7J27
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
54.19
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.33
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.141%
Registry Population: 22 (0.22%)
Research Note: #257218: Verified as "Dan Patch" watch marked "17 Jewels."

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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 16, 2024

Serial Number 256459 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3993 · October 9, 2023

Serial Number 250374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2021

Serial Number 250872 was reported as accurate.

New York Standard Watch Co. Grade Excelsior Chronograph Pocket Watch