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 4 Pocket Watch

E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone)

Grade: Series 4

Manufacturer: E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone)
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 969991
Grade: Series 4
Model: 1905
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 22
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,610
Variant Est. Production: 2,500 (16S-M1905-17J-ONL)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Checkerboard
Movement Setting: Lever
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: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 10.7, 24.3, 48.9
U.S. Patents: 781263, 796162, 886387, 900183, 992013, 971496, 978612, 981667
Case: Various
Run ID: 94.G18.16S76.161905M72.O53.L1.17J75
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.38
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
130.83
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.531%
Registry Population: 16 (3.20%)
Research Note: #969991: Reported as Pendant-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.


Anonymous · June 12, 2021

Serial Number 969706 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2020

Serial Number 969546 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2020

Serial Number 969839 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2020

Serial Number 969941 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 324 · March 13, 2020

Serial Number 969839 was reported as accurate.

10mikemikes 25 · February 29, 2020

Serial Number 969969 was reported as accurate.

E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Grade Series 4 Pocket Watch