The value of these watches is determined largely by their yearof manufacture and condition. If the case says 'Howard,' it wasprobably made prior to 1902; if it says 'Keystone Watch Case Co.,'both the case and movement were made by the Keystone company afterthey purchased Howard in 1902.The Antique Pocket Watch site has a table of serial numbers andmanufacturing marks to help determine the exact year the watch wasmade (see Related Links, below).The value of Howard watches runs the gamut, from less than $100to more than $1,000, depending largely on age, appearance andfabrication. See the table below for a sample of auctionprices.1903, 14kt yellow gold, plain case,Howard.$500.00unknown year, 21 jewel brass, ticks whenwound.$200.001900, 17 jewel, white metal, plain, nochain.$130.00c. 1883-1899 14kt yellow gold, ornate hunter'scase.$1,100.00unknown, case worn to base metal, Montgomerydial.$375.001919, 17 jewel white metal, Masondial.$95.00c. 1869-1899, brass plated, nochain.$275.001909 size 16 open face, runs, nochain.$275.001921 19 jewel, four position, doubleroller.$50.00c.1861-1871, 17 jewel, 14k whitegold.$375.001915 17 jewel, size 12, Yellow gold filled (plate),runs.$75.001915 17 jewel, open face, 'gold,' smalldent.$450.001909 17 jewel, 14 kt.,runs.$600.00c.1914 14 kt YG, 23 jewel, 2' trainman's open face,runs.$1,100.00c.
Howard pocket watch serial numbers and production dates. This is an excellent example of an E. Howard railroad grade pocket watch. It was made about 1914, featuring a 21 jewel movement, Flawless Montgomery Dial, and a Howard swing-out case. Movement: The 21 jewel, 16 size, lever setting movement runs with strong motion and keeps good time. The serial number on the movement is 1238985.
1874-1878 18 kt. Ornate, blue sapphiremovement.$950.001909 size 12, open face, winds and runs,GC.$55.00.
This Hamilton pocket Watch is 18 size and 17 jewels. Grade 924, this watch is lever set, model 1 and made approx 1902. Open face configuration this watch has great “The TiffanyWatch” dial with minimal hairline cracks/crazing really great condition, movement is also marked Tiffany Watch. The case is 20 year gold filled but does show wear around the outer rim and cut in bow as if it were tested for gold, watch does run and is keeping relatively good time. This watch will be sold as is. I Do Not Pay for servicing or repairs after purchase. View all pictures and please email me with any comments or questions before you bid.
Thanks so much for looking! How to Start Your Antique Pocket Watches CollectionA vintage watch from Elgin or Waltham is more than just a collectible accessory. It's a triumph of miniaturization and craftsmanship worn on a silver chain. Springs drive gears on jewel bearings that keep everything running smoothly after being wound once a day.
Looking on eBay, you can find new or pre-owned watches made of sterling silver or even gold-filled antiques. Naturally, those still in the original box are even more desirable. You can even put one in your pocket, and enjoy the feeling of walking around with a vintage Swiss pocket watch. There are American watches, English watches, and even continental examples. While antiques are never new, the term captures the imagination in a way that refurbished, pre-owned, or even used could never do.How Do You Describe Antique Pocket Watches?When it comes to antique pocket watches there are a number of different ways to describe them; the material is either silver or yellow gold and the case and covers vary.
You can also refer to the number of jewels in the movement. Because the covers are so easily visible, they form one of the easiest ways to describe antique pocket watches.There are three basic varieties to consider:.
Open Face: Open faced vintage pocket watches don't have a cover at all. They are easy to read, but the crystal can be fragile. This design was required for railroad use. Hunter: The opposite of open face, these watches feature a full cover that completely protects the face against damage. Many have beautiful illustrations and offer space for a picture inside.
The double variant adds a rear cover so that you can either view the mechanism in back or stand the watch up on a flat surface. Half Hunter: This variant offers either a hole or a smaller crystal in the middle of the cover so that you can see the dial without opening the watch. It can also be found in both single and double cover variants.What about the Railroad Pocket Watch?The simplest way to describe a railroad watch is to say that it meets the standards set by one or more railroad companies.
It's a simple description, but for most collectors there is a little more involved than saying a watch is railroad grade because the standard changed over time.