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: 934294
Grade: Series 2
Model: 1905
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 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 (narrow)
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: 55.G9.16S37.161905M37.H16.P45.17J40
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: 17 (1.70%)
Research Note: #934194: Reported as Openface. #934302: Reported as Marked "Adjusted 5 Positions."

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4697 · November 16, 2023

Serial Number 934705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2021

Serial Number 934610 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 960 · November 18, 2021

Serial Number 934596 was reported as accurate.

Walter 63 · February 7, 2020

Serial Number 934873 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 5, 2019

Serial Number 934116 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 21, 2019

Serial Number 934021 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