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Access Date: February 07, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Sangamo
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1523283 | |
| Grade: | Sangamo | |
| Model: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1900 | |
| Run Quantity: | 400 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 15 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 Signing Style: | Serif (Decorative) | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Black | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| 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. 21 Ruby Jewels Adjusted |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 4193.G27.16S819.165M242.O1449.L3330.21J152 | |
| Database Version: | v52.608 | |
| 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: Scoped for This Run Only | 8 (2.00%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -1.34% Analyzing 289 Sales | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 8 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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.
CJEmpire3 Supporter 123 · January 29, 2025
Serial Number 1523283 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 2, 2018
Serial Number 1523484 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Early Sangamos were single roller. My watchmaker
just did a full service on this watch and tells me
it's single roller. Thanks
just did a full service on this watch and tells me
it's single roller. Thanks
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · January 2, 2017
Serial Number 1523392 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Anonymous · October 24, 2014
Serial Number 1523245 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Anonymous · October 24, 2014
Serial Number 1523245 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Anonymous · October 24, 2014
Serial Number 1523245 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
plato99 11 · September 5, 2013
Serial Number 1523267 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Anonymous · March 20, 2013
Serial Number 1523536 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Anonymous · March 18, 2013
Serial Number 1523536 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Anonymous · March 16, 2013
Serial Number 1523536 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: not my movement but wavey pattern on watch on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Illinois-Sangamo-16s-Rail
-Road-21-j-two-tone-pocket-watch-Serviced-1903-/23
0945529317?pt=Pocket_Watches&hash=item35c56d1de5
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Illinois-Sangamo-16s-Rail
-Road-21-j-two-tone-pocket-watch-Serviced-1903-/23
0945529317?pt=Pocket_Watches&hash=item35c56d1de5
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Anonymous · July 27, 2012
Serial Number 1523545 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Anonymous · April 16, 2012
Serial Number 1523286 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
