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 Standard 30 Pocket Watch

New York Standard

Grade: Standard 30

First Run. Introduced July 1889.

Manufacturer: New York Standard Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 52271
Grade: Standard 30
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1889
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 42,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Uncut Expansion
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: New York
Standard Watch Co.
Case: Various
Run ID: 12.G1.18S3.183M1.H4.L2.7J9
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
126.45
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.11
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.329%
Registry Population: 2 (0.07%)
Research Note: Mixed Run: Nickel and Gilt Movements. #52271: Verified as Gilt 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · January 4, 2023

Serial Number 52271 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : the image for s/n 52271 gilt plates
standard 30 is not showing up on the DB page for
this model. Thx
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · November 22, 2022

Serial Number 52271 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : Yes to all of the above except this
serial # has plain gilt plates. Thx.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4701 · September 6, 2022

Serial Number 52379 was reported as accurate.

New York Standard Watch Co. Grade Standard 30 Pocket Watch