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 2 Pocket Watch

E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone)

Grade: Series 2

Manufacturer: E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 857902 Question Mark
Grade: Series 2 Question Mark
Model: 1905 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 12 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,750 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,300 (16S-M1905-17J-HNP) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Parallel Bar (narrow) Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 10.7, 24.3, 48.9 Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 781263, 796162, 886387, 900183, 992013, 971496, 978612, 981667 Question Mark
Movement Markings: E. Howard Watch Co.
Boston U.S.A.
Adjusted
17 Jewels
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 22.G1.16S7.161905M6.H5.P22.17J11 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.92 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.26 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.440% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
21 (2.63%) 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.


watchwinder 32 · January 10, 2024

Serial Number 857620 was reported as accurate.

updown655 25 · August 3, 2022

Serial Number 857392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2021

Serial Number 857900 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · July 15, 2020

Serial Number 857321 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hi Nathan - Just a heads up: this watch appears
to be a 3/4 Plate, as are the others downloaded to
this page. Am I missing something?
Curator Response: Thanks for catching that. This run has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Kurlander Supporter 25 · December 5, 2019

Serial Number 857849 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

rjbeck 150 · September 22, 2019

Serial Number 857985 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · September 9, 2019

Serial Number 857985 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · May 17, 2019

Serial Number 857788 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 22, 2019

Serial Number 857614 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Grade Series 2 Pocket Watch