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

Ruby Banking Pins

Manufacturer: E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone)
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 1285924
Grade: Series 0
Variation: Hooked Bridge Jeweled Banking Pins
Model: 1907
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 26 of 29
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,500
Variant Est. Production: 1,200 (16S-M1907-23J-ONP-A5PTI-HOOKED BRIDGE JEWELED BANKING PINS)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
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: No
Dial Feet Locations: 10.7, 24.3, 48.9
U.S. Patents: 796162, 886387, 900183, 978612, 981667, 1062645
Case: Various
Run ID: 297.G27.16S184.161907M86.O195.P194.23J40
Database Version: v52.245
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: 9 (0.90%)
Research Note: White Alloy Train

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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 · March 13, 2024

Serial Number 1285377 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever set
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

avpalermo Supporter 571 · January 8, 2023

Serial Number 1285803 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 571 · January 8, 2023

Serial Number 1285803 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 571 · December 31, 2022

Serial Number 1285803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2021

Serial Number 1285236 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2020

Serial Number 1285549 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2019

Serial Number 1285924 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2019

Serial Number 1285024 was reported as accurate.

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