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 7 Pocket Watch

E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone)

Grade: Series 7

Manufacturer: E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone)
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 988090
Grade: Series 7
Variation: Stopworks
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 1,450
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 21
Grade/Model Total Production: 50,950
Variant Est. Production: 7,250 (12S-M1908-17J-ONP-A3PT-STOPWORKS)
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Paralell
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Safety
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: E. Howard Watch Co.
Boston U.S.A.
Adjusted
17 Jewels
Case: Various
Run ID: 127.G2.12S2.121908M2.O73.P106.17J94
Database Version: v52.400
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
121.78
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
479.15
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.115%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.62%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.27% Analyzing 406 Sales
Research Note: Equipped with Stop-Works. #987535, #988090; "Adjusted" marked on pillar plate, no stopworks.

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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.


cjbrem Supporter 760 · May 26, 2024

Serial Number 987953 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 247 · October 20, 2019

Serial Number 987147 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Size 16....split plate 3 finger
bridge.....adjusted....17 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from ? to Series 7

cjbrem Supporter 760 · March 14, 2019

Serial Number 988012 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface or Hunting to Openface
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) Grade Series 7 Pocket Watch