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: 914169
Grade: Series 2
Model: 1905
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,090
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (16S-M1905-17J-HNP)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Parallel Bar (mixed)
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
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: No
Dial Feet Locations: 10.7, 24.3, 48.9
U.S. Patents: 781263, 796162, 886387, 900183, 992013, 971496, 978612, 981667
Case: Various
Run ID: 44.G7.16S27.161905M27.H11.P35.17J30
Database Version: v52.235
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 (3.00%)
Research Note: #914203: Reported as Lever-Set.

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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 · April 26, 2021

Serial Number 914169 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 23, 2021

Serial Number 914137 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 914169 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement configuration is hunting case
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Grade Series 2 Pocket Watch