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

New York Standard

Grade: Excelsior

First Run. Introduced May 1906.

Manufacturer: New York Standard Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 670516
Grade: Excelsior
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 50,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 50,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Uncut Expansion
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Excelsior
NYSWCo.
U.S.A.
Case: Various
Run ID: 76.G3.18S37.189M1.O27.L57.J3
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
149.70
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
37.04
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.392%
Registry Population: 19 (0.04%)
Research Note: Earlier movements are marked "Excelsior U.S.A." without the NYSWCo. monogram.

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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 · September 11, 2023

Serial Number 664540 was reported as accurate.

kevinmiser 1 · April 23, 2022

Serial Number 654396 was reported as accurate.

Cpmeadors Supporter 35 · November 13, 2021

Serial Number 670516 was reported as accurate.

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