Crafted in 1913 by the renowned E. Howard Watch Co., this “Railroad Chronometer” Series 11 Pocket Watch stands as a distinguished example of early 20th-century American precision engineering. With 21 jewels and a robust lever-set nickel movement, it was designed to meet the highest railroad timekeeping standards of the day. Housed in a sturdy gold-filled case and featuring a striking porcelain dial, this 16-size timepiece is a rare and refined addition to any serious collection.
Manufacturer: E. Howard Watch Co (Keystone) Manufacturer Location: Boston, MA Movement Serial Number: 1189236 Model: Series 11, "Railroad Chronometer" Estimated Production Year: 1914 Size: 16s Jewels: 21 Movement Configuration: OF (Open Face) Movement Finish: Nickel Movement Setting: Lever
Movement: Movement is marked "Series 11, Railroad Chronometer". It is in excellent running order and keeping reasonable time. Service history is unknown.
Case: About 50 mm (2 inches) wide, this gold-filled case has some wear, with no wear to the brass that I can see with the exception of what might be a replacement bow. The case seems original and is marked "E. Howard Watch Co, Boston". It has a custom engraving on the back. There is a ding on the outer circumference of the case near the 7 hour mark, as seen in the photo. The clear glass crystal is in fine condition!
Dial: The single-sunk porcelain dial is in exceptional condition, with no blemishes visible to the naked eye! The hands appear original and show well.
This is an excellent specimen of one of the finer and less common Railroad Grade watches of the era, produced by the E Howard Watch Company.
