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)
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 1000267
Grade: Series 0
Model: 1903
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 750
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 750
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 796162, 886387, 900183, 978612, 981667, 1062645
Case: Various
Run ID: 131.G7.16S101.161903M1.H46.P104.23J7
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.26
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.41
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.145%
Registry Population: 6 (0.80%)
Research Note: Production Note: Run serial numbers collide with later production.

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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 · 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.

Anonymous · June 27, 2021

Serial Number 1000458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2021

Serial Number 1000139 was reported as accurate.

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.

Anonymous · August 29, 2019

Serial Number 1000730 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

ralph1 107 · 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.
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Grade Series 0 Pocket Watch