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Access Date: May 10, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Sangamo
Mixed Run: 21-Jewel and 23-Jewel Movements
Private Label(s) in Run:
Ariston U.S.A.
Benjamin Franklin U.S.A.
Grover Ulysses
What is a Private Label?Manufacturer: | Illinois |
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Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois |
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Movement Serial Number: | 1977401 |
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Grade: | Sangamo |
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Model: | 4 |
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Estimated Production Year: | Login to View for Free |
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Run Quantity: | Login to View for Free |
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Grade/Model Total Production: | Login to View for Free |
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Size: | 16s |
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Jewels: | 23j Mixed Run |
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Jewel Material: | Login to View for Free |
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Jewel Setting: | Login to View for Free |
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Movement Configuration: | Hunting |
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Movement Finish: | Nickel |
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Finish Pattern: | Login to View for Free |
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Movement Setting: | Lever |
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Plate: | 3/4 Plate |
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Double Roller: | Yes |
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Barrel: | Going |
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Train Material: | Login to View for Free |
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Center Wheel Material: | Login to View for Free |
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Regulator: | Login to View for Free |
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Standard Dial Type: | Login to View for Free |
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Adjusted: | Yes |
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Adjusted to Position: | Yes |
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Adjusted # of Positions: | 6 |
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Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes |
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Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes |
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Dial Feet Locations: | Login to View for Free |
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Case Screw Locations: | Login to View for Free |
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Movement Markings: | Login to View for Free | |
Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 5901.G87.16S1372.164M654.H3006.L4751.23J44 | ![]() |
Database Version: | v52.645 | ![]() |
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 4 (2.00%) | ![]() |
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -5.59% Analyzing 85 Sales | ![]() |
Research Note: #1977507: Marked "Aristan U.S.A.; 21 Ruby Jewels; Adjusted; Temperature; 6 Positions; Isochronism; Double Roller" [NAWCC] #1977417: Verified as private label marked "Grover Ulysses" with a custom damaskeening pattern.
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Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Jewel Material, Jewel Setting, Finish Pattern, Train Material, Center Wheel Material, Regulator Type, Standard Dial Type, Railroad Grade Designation, Dial Feet Locations, Case Screw Locations, Movement Markings
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 4 watches in the population registry for this run with 3 images.
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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.
Ellingsworth 2 · December 29, 2022
Serial Number 1977417 was reported as inaccurate.
on Sangamo. And 21 ruby jewels, not 23. Private
label to Grover Ulysses.
cliffdobbins 296 · September 14, 2022
Serial Number 1977577 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 24, 2019
Serial Number 1977417 was reported as inaccurate.
Kevinclardy 3 · October 4, 2018
Serial Number 1977495 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 2, 2018
Serial Number 1977417 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · September 25, 2017
Serial Number 1977495 was reported as inaccurate.
Tempusfugit207 Supporter 4 · January 7, 2015
Serial Number 1977450 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · January 29, 2014
Serial Number 1977428 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · November 17, 2012
Serial Number 1977495 was reported as inaccurate.

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