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 55 Pocket Watch

New York Standard

Grade: 55

First Run. Introduced July 1893.

Manufacturer: New York Standard Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 605626
Grade: 55
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 1,900
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,900
Size: 16s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Split Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Micrometric
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 520483, 463625
Movement Markings: New York
Standard Watch Co.
Safety Barrel
Case: Various
Run ID: 73.55G1.16S6.161M4.C3.L55.11J15
Database Version: v52.407
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.72
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.41
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.015%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (0.37%)

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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.


radisapet Supporter 12 · July 8, 2023

Serial Number 605626 was reported as accurate.

New York Standard Watch Co. Grade 55 Pocket Watch