Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Sangamo Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Sangamo

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1619976 Question Mark
Grade: Sangamo Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1902 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 25 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 24 of 111 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 26,135 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Bright-spotted Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometric Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 36.5, 55.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.5, 37.5 Question Mark
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 Question Mark
Run ID: 4533.G41.16S948.165M288.O1651.L3669.23J26 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
78.68 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
265.50 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.460% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (8.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.27% Analyzing 122 Sales Question Mark

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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