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: 966869
Grade: Series 9
Model: 1905
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,610
Variant Est. Production: 5,110 (16S-M1905-17J-HNP)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Checkerboard
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
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
Case: Various
Run ID: 90.G5.16S72.161905M68.H33.P76.17J71
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.38
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
51.05
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.989%
Registry Population: 16 (1.60%)
Research Note: #966374: Reported as Gilt Movement.

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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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 961 · July 23, 2022

Serial Number 966045 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2022

Serial Number 966045 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Snapper Supporter 130 · March 9, 2021

Serial Number 966571 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2020

Serial Number 966425 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2019

Serial Number 966859 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