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 144 Pocket Watch
New York Standard Watch Co. Grade 144 Pocket Watch

New York Standard

Grade: 144

First Run, Introduced October 1905

Manufacturer: New York Standard Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 4642209
Grade: 144
Model: 16
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 360,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 490,000
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Train: Quick
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: New York
Standard Watch Co.
Case: Various
Run ID: 164.144G1.6S44.616M3.H81.P47.7J113
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,467.11
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
362.97
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.840%
Registry Population: 109 (0.03%)
Research Note: #4642040: Verified as 18-Size Grade 61. However, this appears to be a contradiction to the 4,500,001-5,000,000 block of 6-Size movements. This is the only recorded 18-Size observation in this serial block. #467569: Verified as Marked "Excelsior - NYSWCo. - U.S.A." - consistent with Grade 144 classification. #4899049: Verified with Gilt Finish.

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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.


cjbrem Supporter 493 · January 17, 2024

Serial Number 4740852 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · December 5, 2023

Serial Number 4765395 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · December 5, 2023

Serial Number 4833232 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · October 10, 2023

Serial Number 4782881 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · September 15, 2023

Serial Number 4667569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2023

Serial Number 4780422 was reported as accurate.

Marmar2wo 1 · July 2, 2023

Serial Number 4687354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2022

Serial Number 4758485 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2022

Serial Number 4761136 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · September 6, 2022

Serial Number 4838406 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · September 6, 2022

Serial Number 4657909 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · September 6, 2022

Serial Number 4825246 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · August 16, 2022

Serial Number 4857300 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · August 16, 2022

Serial Number 4809517 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2022

Serial Number 4847584 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2022

Serial Number 4909092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2022

Serial Number 4759452 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2022

Serial Number 4695196 was reported as accurate.

Cpmeadors Supporter 35 · December 20, 2021

Serial Number 4804418 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2021

Serial Number 4652853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2021

Serial Number 4812227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2021

Serial Number 4976120 was reported as accurate.

TheTarrMan 20 · March 11, 2021

Serial Number 4812968 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2021

Serial Number 4635891 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2021

Serial Number 4733150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2021

Serial Number 4754424 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2021

Serial Number 4751413 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 1, 2021

Serial Number 4812569 was reported as accurate.

New York Standard Watch Co. Grade 144 Pocket Watch
New York Standard Watch Co. Grade 144 Pocket Watch