Pocket Watch Database
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Size 12s Model 1908: Overview & Production
Model 1908 Features (Variation 1)

Movement Diagram
Note: Diagrams and photos displayed are intended to serve as a represenation of this model.
Plate cut, finishing style, jewel count, regulator, and other features may differ between grades within the same model designation.
Plate cut, finishing style, jewel count, regulator, and other features may differ between grades within the same model designation.
Size | 12s |
Configuration | Openface |
Plate | Bridge |
Setting | Pendant |
Finish | Nickel |
Notes | Marked "Pat'd '08" or Omitted Patent Date |
Model 1908 Image Gallery |
Model 1908 Features (Variation 2)

Movement Diagram
Note: Diagrams and photos displayed are intended to serve as a represenation of this model.
Plate cut, finishing style, jewel count, regulator, and other features may differ between grades within the same model designation.
Plate cut, finishing style, jewel count, regulator, and other features may differ between grades within the same model designation.
Size | 12s |
Configuration | Hunting |
Plate | Bridge |
Setting | Pendant |
Finish | Nickel |
Notes | Marked "Pat'd '08" or Omitted Patent Date |
Model 1908 Image Gallery |
Model 1908 Production
Total Production: | ~64,600 |
Est. Production Years: | 1908 - 1912 |
Earliest Serial: | 977,001 |
Latest Serial: | 1,143,000 |
Runs: | ~45 |
Smallest Run: | 50 |
Largest Run: | 6,000 |
Distinctive Grades: | 3 |
Model 1908 Production Segments
Model 1908 (All Variations): 64,600 ETP |
Nickel: 64,600 (100.00%) |
Openface: 58,300 (90.25%) | Hunting: 5,800 (8.98%) | Unknown: 500 (0.77%) |
Pendant: 64,600 (100.00%) |
17j: 53,450 (82.74%) | 19j: 6,700 (10.37%) | 21j: 3,365 (5.21%) | 23j: 1,085 (1.68%) |