1920s Wrist Watches

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Exhibition Back METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 56mm X Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Art Deco Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 22mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT One of the most respected names in American watch making, was the house founded by Edward Howard in Boston Massachusetts in 1858. Howard was an exceptional watchmaker who had worked originally for the Willard Clock Company. Willard was the premier American clock maker and advanced American horology. Howard’s exceptional designs and innovations helped establish America as a watchmaking capital along with the Waltham Watch Company. Howard’s creativity helped establish the principles of industrialization and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well. Their case designs were innovative as well. Howard watches were used by scientists and engineers in military and industry because they were rugged and dependable. In 1903, the Howard Watch Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches under the Howard brand name until 1935. By that time the great depression had taken its toll on all but the most robust watch companies. During the 1920’s Howard produced the 12-size caliber which was a beautifully finished watch that kept exceptional time. It was also one of the few American watches that met most of the standards of what is called a “Geneva Seal...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Lancet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR:1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 55mm X D...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Arts and Crafts Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS: Length 4 Inches X Width 4 Inches MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day DIA...