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 1

Manufacturer: E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1010043 Question Mark
Grade: Series 1 Question Mark
Model: 1903 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: 1,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 600 (16S-M1903-19J-HNP) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Paralell Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Motor Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 or 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: E. Howard & Co.
Boston
19 Jewels
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 145.G2.16S110.161903M1.H50.P119.19J10 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.584 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
5 (0.83%) Question Mark

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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.


esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · February 16, 2024

Serial Number 1010237 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I believe this watch was manufactured by Waltham
for Howard sometime ca. 1903, not 1911.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 1 to Series 1
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 13, 2021

Serial Number 1010386 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · July 1, 2020

Serial Number 1010530 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · February 15, 2019

Serial Number 1010043 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · February 15, 2019

Serial Number 1010043 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

rubber 37 · February 11, 2019

Serial Number 1010043 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · November 19, 2018

Serial Number 1010013 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1907 to 1903
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4