Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Sangamo Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Sangamo

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1619976
Grade: Sangamo
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 25
Grade/Model Run: 24 of 111
Grade/Model Total Production: 26,135
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Bright-spotted
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Micrometric
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5
Movement Markings: Sangamo
Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Adjusted
[Some Marked "Temperature 6 Positions Isochronism"]
[Some Marked "Safety Pinion"]
[Some Marked "Double Roller"]
[21, 23, or 25] Ruby Jewels
Case: Various
Run ID: 4533.G41.16S948.165M288.O1650.L3669.23J26
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
78.68
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
265.50
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.460%
Registry Population: 2 (8.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.79% Analyzing 114 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


grtnev Supporter 14 · August 26, 2023

Serial Number 1619995 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked "Lafyette" and with a modified Getty plate
design - as an side "American Timekeeper" made a
big point of how PWD did not accurately describe
this movement on his FB page today where he just
finished servicing one of these - just passing
along the info
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · March 28, 2023

Serial Number 1619995 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number is a washington watch co"
Lafayette" grade open face watch. It has gold
train and the rest of the info listed above seems
correct. These were sold through Montgomery ward.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

bamadadof3a Supporter 45 · January 30, 2015

Serial Number 1619995 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number is a washington watch co"
Lafayette" grade open face watch. It has gold
train and the rest of the info listed above seems
correct. These were sold through Montgomery ward.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Illinois Grade Sangamo Pocket Watch