Pocket Watch Database

Abbott Sure Time Pocket Watch

Abbott Sure Time was used as a trade name on pocket watch movements manufactured for Alter & Co. by E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone).

Indentified Runs

The following runs have been identified as containing movements marked with this private label or trade name. Because this list is derrived from surviving examples, it is not intended to be comprehensive. Other runs possibly exist that have not yet been identified. Most private labels and special orders were produced in batches and many times, the entire run is not comprised of special marked movements.

Manufacturer Run Grade
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) 971001-972000 Abbott
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) 973501-974000 Abbott
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) 975001-976000 Abbott
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) 980201-982000 Abbott
E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) 993001-994000 Abbott


The manufactured watches in Waltham, Massachusetts from approximately 1902 to 1930. See more information about E. Howard Watch Co. (Keystone) or find out more information about your watch by conducting a serial number lookup.

Location: Waltham, Massachusetts

Years of Operation: 1902-1930

Predecessor: E. Howard Watch & Clock Co.

E. Howard brand purchased by Keystone Watch Case Co., 1902

Production Jewels: 17-23 Jewels

Production Sizes: 16s, 12s, 10s

Total Production: ~550,000

Average Quality:

Average Rarity:

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