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

Grade: Standard

First Run. Introduced February 1889.

Manufacturer: New York Standard Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 49386
Grade: Standard
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 16,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Uncut Expansion
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 365595
Movement Markings: New York Standard Watch Co.
Case: Various
Run ID: 10.G1.18S2.182M1.H3.K1.7J7
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
Registry Population: 15 (0.09%)
Research Note: #422264: Verified as Damaskeened 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.


Anonymous · March 1, 2024

Serial Number 42609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2024

Serial Number 42609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2024

Serial Number 42609 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4700 · October 25, 2023

Serial Number 35327 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 468 · July 13, 2023

Serial Number 38217 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2022

Serial Number 36878 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4700 · August 19, 2022

Serial Number 36878 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4700 · August 18, 2022

Serial Number 34107 was reported as accurate.

LadyFaire 2 · January 16, 2021

Serial Number 34131 was reported as accurate.

LadyFaire 2 · January 16, 2021

Serial Number 34131 was reported as accurate.

joetime 2 · January 10, 2021

Serial Number 48808 was reported as accurate.