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

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1526778
Grade: Sangamo
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 57
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,385
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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: 18.5, 52.5
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: 4204.G29.16S827.164M371.H2217.L3340.21J156
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
22.11
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
74.95
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.130%
Registry Population: 6 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -18.00% Analyzing 190 Sales
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.


Durant1 39 · 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