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 191 Pocket Watch

New York Standard

Grade: 191

Some Dan Patch Examples in Run, Some Feature 15 Jewel Movements (Grade 1591 Chronograph)

Manufacturer: New York Standard Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Movement Serial Number: GC007993
Grade: 191
Model: 18
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 30,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 30,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: New York
Standard Watch Co.
U.S.A.
[7/15] Jewels
Case: Various
Run ID: 255.191G1.16S51.1618M4.O97.P95.7J173
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
89.82
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
22.22
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.235%
Registry Population: 13 (0.04%)
Research Note: #GC004143 and #GC006971: Dan Patch

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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 · January 31, 2024

Serial Number GC020114 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 379 · December 29, 2023

Serial Number GC010879 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2023

Serial Number GC025609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2023

Serial Number GC007071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2022

Serial Number GC004324 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2022

Serial Number GC007280 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a Dan Patch.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · January 21, 2021

Serial Number GC013901 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2021

Serial Number GC010745 was reported as accurate.

New York Standard Watch Co. Grade 191 Pocket Watch