Bidspirit auction | New York Standard Watch Co.

New York Standard Watch Co. 15 Jewel Open Face Pocket Watch 44mm - This open-face pocket watch is manufactured by the New York Standard Watch Co. and features a manual-wind 15-jewel movement. The movement plates are engraved NEW YORK STANDARD WATCH CO. U.S.A., 15 JEWELS, and serial number 2011221. The white dial displays black Arabic numeral hour markers, a minute track, and ornate black hands, signed STANDARD U.S.A. 15 JEWELS. The watch is housed in a Star Watch Case Company silver-tone metal case with floral engraving on the bezel and edges. The case back features engine-turned diagonal stripes and a vacant central shield cartouche. Inside the case back are the markings STAR W.C. CO., EMPEROR, QUALITY, and serial number 1153518, along with various jeweler service marks. Per user-provided data, the movement is not running. Case diameter: 1.75 inches (44mm). The watch is in used vintage condition and is not running. The dial shows noticeable spotting and surface wear, specifically loss to the black pigment on the 3 and 4 o'clock numerals. A small fiber is visible under the crystal. The case shows light surface scratches and minor tarnish consistent with age.