Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Sangamo Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Sangamo

Private Label(s) in Run:

W.C. Fisher - Lorain, O.
Montgomery Ward & Co. - Special Thin Model

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1526690 Question Mark
Grade: Sangamo Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 57 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,385 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Wavy 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: 18.5, 52.5 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: 4204.G29.16S827.164M371.H2216.L3340.21J155 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.537 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
22.23 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
74.95 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.130% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (3.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.15% Analyzing 191 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #1526705: Private Label Marked "W.C. Fisher - Lorain, O." [NAWCC] #1526779: Verified as Two-Tone movement marked "Montgomery Ward & Co. - Special Thin Model."

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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 · September 3, 2024

Serial Number 1526690 was reported as accurate.

Durant1 42 · November 1, 2022

Serial Number 1526779 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Labelled Montgomery Ward & Co.-Special
Thin Model and it is a 2-Tone Wavy Damaskeening
pattern, not Bright Spotted Nickel. Has a
Montgomery Ward & Co. Dial
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 22, 2019

Serial Number 1526705 was reported as accurate.

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

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 21, 2019

Serial Number 1526705 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 2, 2016

Serial Number 1526607 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 9, 2016

Serial Number 1526688 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 21, 2014

Serial Number 1526700 was reported as accurate.

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

pmkid24 6 · March 5, 2014

Serial Number 1526678 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 14, 2014

Serial Number 1526678 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 27, 2013

Serial Number 1526693 was reported as accurate.

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