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 3 Pocket Watch
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Grade Series 3 Pocket Watch

E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone)

Grade: Series 3

Manufacturer: E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 917467 Question Mark
Grade: Series 3 Question Mark
Model: 1905 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1906 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 39 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 49,390 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 22,550 (16S-M1905-17J-ONP) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Circular Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk 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
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: 52.G19.16S30.161905M29.O33.P44.17J32 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
67.89 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
238.77 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.313% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
76 (2.53%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 17.32% Analyzing 195 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #916117: 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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · January 6, 2024

Serial Number 915408 was reported as accurate.

us0204 Supporter 38 · September 11, 2023

Serial Number 915881 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Dial feet location is different than what is on
the data base. Mine are approximate as follows,
8.0-24.1-45.2

aconner 63 · October 20, 2021

Serial Number 915661 was reported as accurate.

aconner 63 · September 18, 2021

Serial Number 915661 was reported as accurate.

aconner 63 · September 18, 2021

Serial Number 915661 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch, reported as open face configuration is
actually a hunting case configuration.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · July 6, 2021

Serial Number 917641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2019

Serial Number 915392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2019

Serial Number 915595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2019

Serial Number 915519 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2019

Serial Number 917323 was reported as accurate.

E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Grade Series 3 Pocket Watch
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Grade Series 3 Pocket Watch