Pocket Watch Database
Contributor
jgarbolino
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Member Since
November 6, 2022
Watches
26
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Illinois Sangamo Special
Serial #4734807
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| Manufacturer | Illinois |
| Grade | Sangamo Special |
| Serial Number | 4734807 |
| Size | 17s |
| Model | 13 |
| Jewel Count | 23j |
| Setting | Lever |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Case Material | Goldfilled |
| Case Manufacturer | Wadsworth Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | 193 |
| Case Serial # | 7486946 |
| Case Details | The case on this watch was wrong when I bought it. For some reason unknown this watch movement ended up in a Keystone J Boss grade as a substitute for the original. First, the case was too thin for the watch. The front bezel was tightened down causing scratching of the dial (and eventual buildup of dust and debris in the scratches). Second, the rear bezel was also tightened down, making contact with the movement and the back of the case bezel was scratched by the balance cock. Replaced the case with an original Sangamo Special Model 193 case that was appropriate for this particular watch movement. |
| Dial Material | Glass Enamel |
| Dial Type | Double-Sunk |
| Dial Style | Arabic |
| Dial Signing Name | Illinois |
| Dial Details | With blown-up dial shows on1 crack at the 8 on the outer dial, between the 1 and 2 on the outer dial, and a small chip between the 16 and 17 minute mark. No imperfections can be seen without magnification. To the naked eye, the dial appears perfect. |
| Movement Markings | Illinois Watch Co. Springfield D.R. 4734807 Sangamo Special 23 Jewels Motor Barel Adjusted Temp. and Six Positions |
Contributed to the database by jgarbolino on July 5, 2023.
This collection record was most recently edited on July 28, 2023.
This collection record was most recently edited on July 28, 2023.