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: 1116639
Grade: Series 0
Variation: Hooked Bridge Jeweled Banking Pins
Model: 1907
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 28
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,900
Variant Est. Production: 6,500 (16S-M1907-23J-ONL-A5PTI-HOOKED BRIDGE JEWELED BANKING PINS)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
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
Movement Markings: E. Howard Watch Co.
Boston U.S.A.
Series 0
23 Jewels
[Cross in Arrow]
Pat'd. '08
Special Adjustment
Five Positions
Temperature
Case: Various
Run ID: 219.G22.16S151.161907M50.O140.L36.23J29
Database Version: v52.401
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.29
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
138.14
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.490%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.20% Analyzing 94 Sales
Research Note: Ruby Banking Pins

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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.


avpalermo Supporter 635 · June 26, 2024

Serial Number 1116846 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 14, 2024

Serial Number 1116512 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 16, 2022

Serial Number 1116892 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 9, 2021

Serial Number 1116687 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 30, 2021

Serial Number 1116832 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

bunnofnickle 67 · July 2, 2020

Serial Number 1116989 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The series 0 when lever set was railroad grade
Curator Response: Correct. The setting mechanism for this particular run is ambiguous. Lever-set would have been approved for railroad service.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

bunnofnickle 67 · July 2, 2020

Serial Number 1116989 was reported as accurate.

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