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: 928913 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: 21 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
Pat'd. '05
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 55.G21.16S32.161905M31.O34.P46.17J34 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 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
78 (2.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 14.53% Analyzing 194 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #927004: Reported with Checkerboard Pattern. #927824: Reported as Lever-Set. #928968 and #929993: Reported as Hunting instead of Openface.

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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.


joe4646 Supporter 43 · June 28, 2024

Serial Number 928913 was reported as accurate.

joe4646 Supporter 43 · June 9, 2024

Serial Number 928913 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2023

Serial Number 929498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2023

Serial Number 927722 was reported as accurate.

mrgoodwatch Supporter 16 · July 4, 2021

Serial Number 928575 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2021

Serial Number 929612 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2020

Serial Number 929395 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2020

Serial Number 929495 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · October 22, 2020

Serial Number 927721 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2020

Serial Number 927285 was reported as accurate.

r72gsaol 37 · April 17, 2020

Serial Number 928219 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2019

Serial Number 928250 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2019

Serial Number 929477 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2019

Serial Number 929209 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 392 · August 14, 2019

Serial Number 927939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 929780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2019

Serial Number 927030 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2018

Serial Number 929509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2018

Serial Number 928711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2018

Serial Number 928671 was reported as accurate.

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