The very watch that was the first watch I ever “collected” and added to a (then) modest collection. This was about 45 years ago. This is a Keystone Howard series V (5) from circa 1908. Double sunk 24-hour vitreous enamel Montgomery dial, 19-jewels, lever set, original Crescent Watch Case Co. case marked Howard Watch Co., Boston. The Keystone watch case co. bought the rights to use the Howard name on watches after the death of Edward Howard. E. Howard & Co. still existed, but Keystone was obliged the use the Howard Watch Co. on their watches to distinguish that they were a separate company. I now have 7 Keystone Howards and one E Howard in my collection.
Notice the @Duracuir1 leather lanyard.
Focused on the maniacal Mrs. noelekal and her lopping shears rather than the faithful beater Glycine of ancient lineage, which is soldiering on with the summer solstice fruit tree pruning project earlier this morning.
Can't now recapture "the moment" for a retake so posting a prior photo.
Chanced upon this Roamer Vanguard a couple of years ago in very unloved condition so got it repaired, new crown, new lens, serviced etc and there it sat in one of my watchboxes unworn as it had no strap. 2 days ago came across a new Nylon strap and I remembered this un loved Roamer and thought why not, the colour while a difficult match seemed inspired for this watch.