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There is an alternative result available for this serial number. View the result for E. Howard & Co. movement #39977.

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 12 Pocket Watch

E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone)

Grade: Series 12

Manufacturer: E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 39977 Question Mark
Grade: Series 12 Question Mark
Model: 1921 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1925 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 47,450 Question Mark
Size: 10s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Standard Stripe Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: E. Howard Watch Co.
Boston, U.S.A.
[Empty Circle in Arrow]
17J
Pat'd. '21
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10.G2.10S9.101921M9.O10.P10.17J2 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.529 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
142.86 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
502.54 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.075% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.13%) 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.


Anonymous · May 14, 2022

Serial Number 39333 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2021

Serial Number 42818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2021

Serial Number 39502 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2021

Serial Number 39901 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2021

Serial Number 42295 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2021

Serial Number 41602 was reported as accurate.

Slirwin48 6 · December 30, 2020

Serial Number 40661 was reported as accurate.

lee571 Supporter 79 · December 12, 2020

Serial Number 42426 was reported as accurate.

lee571 Supporter 79 · October 7, 2020

Serial Number 41751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2020

Serial Number 39200 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2020

Serial Number 41084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2020

Serial Number 41084 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 471 · January 16, 2020

Serial Number 42068 was reported as accurate.

E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Grade Series 12 Pocket Watch