Vintage NY Standard Pocket Watch
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Made in USA
In 2018 you have two choices for American watches: buy into confusing marketing hype and phrases like “built in Detroit” or “designed in LA” or you can own a watch like this that was actually 100% made in USA.
The Age
The exact age of this New York Standard pocket watch is unknown, however, what we do know is that the company itself was in operation from 1885 until 1929. It is estimated that the company produced between 8 and 10 million timepieces during its existence.
The Case
The hunter style case has a decorative engraving on the front and back covers featuring a peace dove in flight. The inside cover is stamped Premier, which was trademarked by the Philadelphia Watch Case Company around 1911. The dial is a crisp white in excellent condition, the perfect backdrop for the stunning blued steel hands. This watch would make and excellent gift or entry level vintage pocket watch. It would also be very nice as a desk clock.
Detailed Specs:
- Approximate Age: circa 1900s
- Movement Serial: 5030138
- Case Serial: 5131332
- Size: 16S
- Type: Crown wind, lever set
- Dial: White with black Roman markers
- Blued steel hands
- Case Style: Hunter
- Case Finish: Gold filled
- Stamped: Premier
- Case Diameter: 55mm
- Total Weight: 120g/4.2oz
Condition: Running condition. Very nice condition for its age, the case has a consistent finish without major signs of wear or fading. No issues with winding the crown or time setting. The button and hinge open the cover and keep it shut. The front and back covers snap shut and stay closed. There is wear on the inner dust cover and inner rim of the case from previous owners opening the back. The dial is very good. The crystal is excellent. This watch has not been polished or serviced by us.
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Sold
Order by 3:30PM EST tomorrow for delivery Friday (4/19)
Made in USA
In 2018 you have two choices for American watches: buy into confusing marketing hype and phrases like “built in Detroit” or “designed in LA” or you can own a watch like this that was actually 100% made in USA.
The Age
The exact age of this New York Standard pocket watch is unknown, however, what we do know is that the company itself was in operation from 1885 until 1929. It is estimated that the company produced between 8 and 10 million timepieces during its existence.
The Case
The hunter style case has a decorative engraving on the front and back covers featuring a peace dove in flight. The inside cover is stamped Premier, which was trademarked by the Philadelphia Watch Case Company around 1911. The dial is a crisp white in excellent condition, the perfect backdrop for the stunning blued steel hands. This watch would make and excellent gift or entry level vintage pocket watch. It would also be very nice as a desk clock.
Detailed Specs:
- Approximate Age: circa 1900s
- Movement Serial: 5030138
- Case Serial: 5131332
- Size: 16S
- Type: Crown wind, lever set
- Dial: White with black Roman markers
- Blued steel hands
- Case Style: Hunter
- Case Finish: Gold filled
- Stamped: Premier
- Case Diameter: 55mm
- Total Weight: 120g/4.2oz
Condition: Running condition. Very nice condition for its age, the case has a consistent finish without major signs of wear or fading. No issues with winding the crown or time setting. The button and hinge open the cover and keep it shut. The front and back covers snap shut and stay closed. There is wear on the inner dust cover and inner rim of the case from previous owners opening the back. The dial is very good. The crystal is excellent. This watch has not been polished or serviced by us.
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