What is the value of a 1905 Howard watch?

Answer 1

The value of a 1905 Howard watch from that era varies depending on the metal fabrication, movement, appearance, and the condition. Cased watches have a higher value than open-faced watches; running condition may be a factor in a watch of that age.

Howard was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company, which made both the case and the movement.

The list below shows a sample of estimated value and the closing bid at live auction for Howard watches made between 1903-1909 (s/n 900,000-980,000). Comparable items appear to sell for a bit less on eBay:

1903, 14kt yellow gold, plain open-face.....................$600-900.....$500.00

1900, 17 jewel post, white metal, open face...............$125-200.....$130.00

1901, 17 jewel brass, open face, ornate.....................$300-500.....$110.00

1903, 10kt yellow gold, 17 jewel, open-face...............$100-200......$110.00

1903, 14kt yellow gold, 17 jewel, hunting case...........$600-800......$450.00

1903-1909 14kt yellow gold, 17 jewel, case...............$600-900......$600.00

1904-1905, YG-filled (plated), 17 jewel, open face......$150-300.......$90.00

c. 1905, white metal, 17 jewel, 1 9/16".....................$100-200......$180.00