As the New York Watch Company continued to expand its product line in the mid-1870s, new grades were added at various quality levels to compete with other American watch companies.  An 1876 J.T. Scott & Co. price list posted to the NAWCC Forum by Greg Frauenhoff describes the movements offered by the New York Watch Company shortly before restructuring as the Hampden Watch Company. 1876 J.T... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 4 days ago

"Novelty" Grade Movement (#56249) Manufactured by the New York Watch Company, c.1875 One of the more unique products offered by the New York Watch Company was the "Novelty." Despite the distinctive traits, this grade was positioned at the lower end of the company's product line. Only the "John Hancock" movement was sold at a lower price. New York Watch Company AdvertisementJanesville Daily GazetteJanesville, Wisconsin · Friday, October 22, 1875 The "Novelty" movement featured seven jewels and a solid steel balance. However, the novel characteristic was the dual gilt and nickel finish, with the bright damaskeened nickel balance bridge contrasting the warm gilded plates... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 1 week ago

E.W. Bond Movement Produced by the New York and Hampden Watch Companies The E.W. Bond grade represents one of the finest watches offered by the New York Watch Company. The movement was named in honor of Ephraim Ward Bond, a prominent lawyer and businessman in Springfield, Massachusetts... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 2 weeks ago