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)
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 870102
Grade: Series 2
Model: 1905
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 150
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,090
Variant Est. Production: 150 (16S-M1905-15J)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Parallel Bar (wide)
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
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: 781263, 796162, 886387, 900183, 992013, 971496, 978612, 981667
Case: Various
Run ID: 26.G4.16S13.161905M13.H6.P24.15J1
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.47
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.42
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.416%
Registry Population: 6 (4.00%)
Research Note: #870102: Verified with Wide Parallel Damskeening

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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.


JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · June 9, 2021

Serial Number 870102 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15-jewel movement has single-roller escapement and
wide bar damaskeening.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Grade Series 2 Pocket Watch