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 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

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: New York Standard Watch Co. Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Jersey City, New Jersey Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 257346 Question Mark
Grade: Excelsior Chronograph Question Mark
Model: 18 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1917 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: NYSWCo.
Excelsior
U.S.A.
[7/11/15/17] Jewels
Pat. Dec. 22 '08
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 36.G2.16S2.1618M2.O19.L22.7J27 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
54.19 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.33 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.141% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
22 (0.22%) Question Mark
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 4083 · 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