Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Sangamo Pocket Watch

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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1977577 Question Mark
Grade: Sangamo Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 35 of 57 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,385 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Bright-spotted 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: 5901.G87.16S1372.164M654.H3005.L4750.23J44 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 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
4 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.69% Analyzing 85 Sales Question Mark
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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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 · November 24, 2023

Serial Number 1977507 was reported as accurate.

Ellingsworth 2 · December 29, 2022

Serial Number 1977417 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Unique movement damaskeening not previously seen
on Sangamo. And 21 ruby jewels, not 23. Private
label to Grover Ulysses.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

cliffdobbins 296 · September 14, 2022

Serial Number 1977577 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2021

Serial Number 1977560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2019

Serial Number 1977417 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewel and sunburst pattern. very unique.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Kevinclardy 3 · October 4, 2018

Serial Number 1977495 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2018

Serial Number 1977495 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2018

Serial Number 1977417 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 21 ruby jewel

Anonymous · September 25, 2017

Serial Number 1977495 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Tempusfugit207 Supporter 4 · January 7, 2015

Serial Number 1977450 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 1977450 is a 21 jewel

Anonymous · January 29, 2014

Serial Number 1977428 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: specialy adjusted

Anonymous · November 17, 2012

Serial Number 1977495 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · October 25, 2012

Serial Number 1977495 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch Sr.# 1977495 is marked 23j not 2j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · October 19, 2012

Serial Number 1977495 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: THIS IS 23 JEWELS
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j
Illinois Grade Sangamo Pocket Watch