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Access Date: November 25, 2024
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) |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Waltham, Massachusetts | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1015375 | |
| Grade: | Series 1 | |
| Model: | 1903 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1903 | |
| Run Quantity: | 400 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 2 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 1,000 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 400 (16S-M1903-19J-ONP) | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 19j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby & Sapphire | |
| Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Finish Pattern: | Paralell | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Black | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Double Roller: | Yes | |
| Barrel: | Motor | |
| Regulator: | Reed | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Pallet Jewel Material: | Sapphire | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Double-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Position: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 3 or 5 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | |
| Movement Markings: | E. Howard & Co. Boston 19 Jewels Adjusted |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 145.G3.16S111.161903M2.O82.P119.19J11 | |
| Database Version: | v52.462 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.20 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 4.13 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.077% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 2 (0.50%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade Series 1
Target Profile: 16S-M1903-19J-ONP-A0PTI
| E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Grade Series 1 (All Variations): 6,700 ETP | ||
| 16S: 6,700 100.00% 16s, Grade Series 1 |
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| 16S-M1903: 1,000 14.93% 16s, Grade Series 1, Model 1903 |
Other: 5,700
Other Models or Unclassified |
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| 16S-M1903-19J: 1,000 14.93% 16s, Grade Series 1, Model 1903, 19 Jewels |
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| 16S-M1903-19J-ONP: 400 5.97% 16s, Grade Series 1, Model 1903, 19 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
Other: 600
Other Configs or Unclassified |
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| 16S-M1903-19J-ONP-A0PTI: 400 5.97% | ||
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 2 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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.
Walt1943 Supporter 9 · May 28, 2024
Serial Number 1015152 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 19j Equity by Waltham
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 1 to Series 1
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
ed4181 1 · June 24, 2019
Serial Number 1015375 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
lee571 Supporter 79 · January 15, 2019
Serial Number 1015080 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Based on the September and November 2018 NAWCC
bulletin articles, this watch is a Waltham Model
1899 16 size, 3/4 plate 19 jewel watch built for
E. Howard Watch Co. for its 1905 order with
Waltham. I have serviced the watch and confirm
that it has on its parts 615080 related to its
Waltham’s serial number 12,615,080. The six
digit Waltham number is on parts underneath the
Howard 1015080 serial number on the barrel
bridge.. These two serial numbers are part of the
serial number listing in the November 2018 NAWCC
article for 400 16 size, 19 jewel open- faced
movements to be built by Waltham for E. Howard as
part of its 1905 order. According to the
articles, E. Howard re-used some of its Waltham-
built watch serial numbers again years later after
E. Howard Watch Co. was able to produce its own
watches. Also, the hairspring stud, regulator
jewel screw placement, the regulator arm, and the
mainspring arbor design are all unique to Waltham
movements. Other differences from your
description: my watch only says adjusted without
saying number of adjustments, mine is pendent set,
and the center wheels looks to be gold. The
articles also indicate watches like this were for
sale by Howard in 1906.
bulletin articles, this watch is a Waltham Model
1899 16 size, 3/4 plate 19 jewel watch built for
E. Howard Watch Co. for its 1905 order with
Waltham. I have serviced the watch and confirm
that it has on its parts 615080 related to its
Waltham’s serial number 12,615,080. The six
digit Waltham number is on parts underneath the
Howard 1015080 serial number on the barrel
bridge.. These two serial numbers are part of the
serial number listing in the November 2018 NAWCC
article for 400 16 size, 19 jewel open- faced
movements to be built by Waltham for E. Howard as
part of its 1905 order. According to the
articles, E. Howard re-used some of its Waltham-
built watch serial numbers again years later after
E. Howard Watch Co. was able to produce its own
watches. Also, the hairspring stud, regulator
jewel screw placement, the regulator arm, and the
mainspring arbor design are all unique to Waltham
movements. Other differences from your
description: my watch only says adjusted without
saying number of adjustments, mine is pendent set,
and the center wheels looks to be gold. The
articles also indicate watches like this were for
sale by Howard in 1906.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Yes, this information is indeed correct, and Howard utilized this serial range for early (Waltham) and later (Standard Production) movements.
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
