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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Sangamo Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Sangamo

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1977979
Grade: Sangamo
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 53 of 111
Grade/Model Total Production: 26,135
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Bright-spotted
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: 3.5, 37.5
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: 5903.G89.16S1374.165M503.O2361.L4752.23J46
Database Version: v52.245
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: 7 (1.75%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.79% Analyzing 114 Sales

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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 16, 2022

Serial Number 1978115 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2022

Serial Number 1978115 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2016

Serial Number 1978034 was reported as accurate.

wampumbob 37 · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 1978188 was reported as accurate.

wampumbob 37 · December 28, 2015

Serial Number 1978188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2014

Serial Number 1978092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2014

Serial Number 1977863 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Sangamo Pocket Watch