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: 1086199
Grade: Series 0
Variation: Hooked Bridge Jeweled Barrel
Model: 1907
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 29
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,500
Variant Est. Production: 4,300 (16S-M1907-23J-ONL-A5PTI-HOOKED BRIDGE JEWELED BARREL)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Jeweled Safety
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: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 10.7, 24.3, 48.9
U.S. Patents: 796162, 886387, 900183, 978612, 981667, 1062645
Case: Various
Run ID: 181.G16.16S121.161907M32.O101.L15.23J17
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
38.08
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
126.53
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.448%
Registry Population: 13 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.98% Analyzing 89 Sales
Research Note: Some Marked with "Arrow and Cross." #1086766 and 1086818: Reported as Marked "No. 0"

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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 5, 2022

Serial Number 1086082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2022

Serial Number 1086948 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2020

Serial Number 1086932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2020

Serial Number 1086996 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · January 9, 2020

Serial Number 1086996 was reported as accurate.

salem1 Supporter 44 · January 9, 2020

Serial Number 1086956 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2019

Serial Number 1086891 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is Lever set which makes it Rail Road Grade.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Yes, lever-set would certainly qualify for railroad service. The database has been updated to reflect this information for the run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Grade Series 0 Pocket Watch