Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Sangamo Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Sangamo

Private Label(s) in Run:

J.R. White - Rochester N.Y.
Rowe Bros. - Chicago.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1437005
Grade: Sangamo
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 111
Grade/Model Total Production: 26,135
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Wavy
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: 3816.G7.16S632.165M160.O1257.L2952.21J118
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: 8 (2.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.08% Analyzing 277 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.


Anonymous · April 19, 2021

Serial Number 1437085 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2019

Serial Number 1437155 was reported as accurate.

DaleBryant 49 · June 7, 2018

Serial Number 1437285 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label: "J. R. White Rochester N.Y." on
movement and dial otherwise looks as the SANGAMO
should.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Rebelyell 11 · July 31, 2016

Serial Number 1437005 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 17, 2016

Serial Number 1437005 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Rebelyell 11 · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 1437005 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Rebelyell 11 · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 1437005 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · September 9, 2014

Serial Number 1437021 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade Sangamo Pocket Watch