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 40 Pocket Watch
New York Standard Watch Co. Grade 40 Pocket Watch

New York Standard

Grade: 40

Manufacturer: New York Standard Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 377061
Grade: 40
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 26,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 463625
Movement Markings: New York
Standard Watch Co.
U.S.A.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 50.40G5.18S34.185M12.H20.L35.11J9
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
79.78
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
19.63
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.208%
Registry Population: 1 (0.10%)
Research Note: #377061: Verified with flush jewel settings (possibly gold) and a micrometric regulator, inconsistent with other Grade 40 movements - possibly a different factory grade classification.

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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.


cbzimm Supporter 468 · May 23, 2023

Serial Number 377061 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11J, Nickel damaskeened, micrometic regulator.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. The database has been updated accordingly. This one is actually really interesting since it is not consistent with other Grade 40 movements during this era. Have you been able to verify the jewel count under the dial? Feel free to send me a message via the contact form. Thanks!
New York Standard Watch Co. Grade 40 Pocket Watch
New York Standard Watch Co. Grade 40 Pocket Watch