Pocket Watch Database

Due to the lack of existing factory records, our E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) 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:
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Grade Series 0 Pocket Watch

E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone)

Grade: Series 0

Manufacturer: E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1000214 Question Mark
Grade: Series 0 Question Mark
Variation: Straight Bridge Jeweled Barrel Question Mark
Model: Bridge Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1903 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 700 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 600 (16S-MBRIDGE-23J-HNP) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Paralell Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 796162, 886387, 900183, 978612, 981667, 1062645 Question Mark
Movement Markings: E. Howard Watch Co.
Boston U.S.A.
Adjusted
23 Jewels
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 137.G7.16S107.M1.H48.P114.23J9 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.504 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.80 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.25 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.115% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (1.17%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.35% Analyzing 95 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Production Note: Waltham-era production serial numbers collide with later production. The 23-Jewel movements were manufactured by Waltham for the E. Howard Watch Co., while the 17-Jewel movements were manufactured by E. Howard in a later era. The serial numbers for these production blocks overlap up to approximately serial 1000600.

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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 · September 16, 2024

Serial Number 1000535 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1903 to Bridge
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 25, 2023

Serial Number 1000112 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is stamped 17 jewels, not 23.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1903 to Bridge
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 27, 2021

Serial Number 1000458 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1903 to Bridge
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 23, 2021

Serial Number 1000139 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1903 to Bridge
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 6, 2019

Serial Number 1000412 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch has inscription date of June 1909
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Due to the method of production at the E. Howard (Keystone) factory, estimated production dates are expected to be within +/- 3 years.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1903 to Bridge
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

ralph1 113 · July 12, 2019

Serial Number 1000518 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16 size open face, 17 jewel adjusted. pat.D.08
E Howard Watch Co Boston USA, .S #1000518
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1903 to Bridge
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Grade Series 0 Pocket Watch