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 New Era 61 Pocket Watch

New York Standard

Grade: New Era 61

First Run. Some Gilt Movements. Some feature unmarked movements with "The New Era" dials.

Manufacturer: New York Standard Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 3331823
Grade: New Era 61
Model: AB
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 100,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 865,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Uncut Expansion
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 463625
Movement Markings: New Era U.S.A. (Some Unmarked)
Case: Various
Run ID: 147.G2.18S58.M2.O61.L91.7J99
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,604.32
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
640.75
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.778%
Registry Population: 11 (0.01%)
Research Note: Dials marked "The New Era U.S.A." "New Era" Trademarked July 21, 1896, claimed to be in use since June 20, 1896. #3331823: Verified as Gilt "New Era" 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 · March 30, 2024

Serial Number 3331494 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2023

Serial Number 3394940 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 3, 2022

Serial Number 3327652 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4700 · August 19, 2022

Serial Number 3322127 was reported as accurate.

HerbertTrw Supporter 115 · April 21, 2022

Serial Number 3307085 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Info: not marked movement, only #, Dial marked
with New York Standard Watch Co.

1whatever 50 · February 14, 2021

Serial Number 3331823 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement has gilded plates.
Curator Response: Thank for the report. This information will be included in the research notes for the run.
New York Standard Watch Co. Grade New Era 61 Pocket Watch