DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone), Waltham, Mass., series 8, 12 size, 19 jewels, stem wind and set, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, straight line damascened, nickel bar movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws, micrometric regulator in a 14 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, open face case with maker's details engraved on gold cuvette and Arabic numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, plum colored steel spade and poker hands, serial #1280540, 74g TW, c1915, together with its original ebonized dresser box, license, Howard Watches pouch, "Suggestions for Care of Howard Watch", and 14 karat yellow gold chain.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on cuvette; Minor scratches on crystal; Crown worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, very light, radiating from dial center, also at 5:00 and seconds bit; Spider hairlines; Scratch, seconds bit. HANDS: A few minor marks. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Speck of oxide, ratchet wheel; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). Box good with marks and wear, paperwork and pouch good.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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