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 9 Pocket Watch

E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone)

Grade: Series 9

Manufacturer: E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone)
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 958502
Grade: Series 9
Model: 1905
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 14
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,610
Variant Est. Production: 4,110 (16S-M1905-17J-HNP)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Checkerboard
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
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
Movement Markings: E. Howard Watch Co.
Boston U.S.A.
Adjusted
17 Jewels
Pat'd. '05
Case: Various
Run ID: 90.G1.16S67.161905M61.H29.P81.17J64
Database Version: v52.401
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.37
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.43
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.784%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
20 (2.00%)
Research Note: #958838: Reported as Marked "Abbott Watch Co." with Circular Pattern, #958423: Verified with White Train and Gold Meantime/Brass Balance Screws. #958723: Verified with Gold Meantime/Brass Balance Screws, consistent with Series 9 classification.

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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 11, 2021

Serial Number 958053 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2020

Serial Number 958211 was reported as accurate.

Snapper Supporter 141 · September 6, 2019

Serial Number 958723 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Series 4 to Series 9
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Grade Series 9 Pocket Watch