DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone), Waltham, Mass., an early 20th century series 0 pocket watch, 16 size, 23 jewel, stem wind and set, adjusted to 5 positions, temperature and isochronism, damascened nickel bar movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold jewel settings, and whiplash micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, yellow gold, plain polished open face case with Jurgensen lips, monogram on back cover and maker's details and presentation engraved on gold cuvette, arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial with plum colored steel whip and spade hands, serial #1159122, 92.1g TW, with associated Howard box and license
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Crystal with scratches; Crown shell worn through; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairline, 1:30. HANDS: Seconds lacking tail. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Fine scratches on balance cock; Ratchet wheel washer with patch of minor oxide; Regulator with two spots of oxide; Specks of dirt. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). Box exterior with minor marring to finish, otherwise good.
ESTIMATE:
$1100
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$1400
CIRCA: 1910
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