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 31 Pocket Watch

New York Standard

Grade: Standard 31

First Run. Introduced 1889.

Manufacturer: New York Standard Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: 87787
Grade: Standard 31
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 25,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 50,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
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.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 16.G1.18S6.184M1.O7.L5.7J12
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
150.54
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: 26 (0.10%)

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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 · October 6, 2022

Serial Number 77022 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is a hunting case configuration
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4700 · August 16, 2022

Serial Number 80398 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · December 12, 2021

Serial Number 83075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2021

Serial Number 79324 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked "Standard USA" with single piece plate on
train side, not two piece.

gsimon Supporter 3 · April 14, 2021

Serial Number 87254 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2021

Serial Number 79476 was reported as accurate.

New York Standard Watch Co. Grade Standard 31 Pocket Watch