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 Crown 1516 Pocket Watch

New York Standard

Grade: Crown 1516

Manufacturer: New York Standard Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: FB01549
Grade: Crown 1516
Model: FA
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,000
Variant Est. Production: 10,000 (16S-MFA-15J-ONP)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Crown Watch Co.
15 Jewels, Pat'd '10
Case: Various
Run ID: 252.G2.16S50.M2.O95.P92.15J18
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.94
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.41
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.078%
Registry Population: 1 (0.01%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 29, 2023

Serial Number FB009756 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2023

Serial Number FB000825 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · August 16, 2022

Serial Number FB007015 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2022

Serial Number FB000836 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2021

Serial Number FB000836 was reported as accurate.

New York Standard Watch Co. Grade Crown 1516 Pocket Watch