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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Sangamo Special Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Sangamo Special

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2798411
Grade: Sangamo Special
Variation: True Bridge
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 700
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 25
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,070
Variant Est. Production: 1,710 (16S-M9-23J-ONL-A6PTI-TRUE BRIDGE)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: True Bridge
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Ruby
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 8876.G19.16S2591.169M150.O4168.L6125.23J157
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.29
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
81.91
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.142%
Registry Population: 24 (3.43%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.99% Analyzing 105 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 · January 19, 2024

Serial Number 2798683 was reported as accurate.

DaveReid 52 · May 14, 2022

Serial Number 2798349 was reported as accurate.

testguy 4 · January 5, 2022

Serial Number 2798553 was reported as accurate.

Roberthunigan 25 · November 1, 2021

Serial Number 2798588 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch has the fish scale pattern

Anonymous · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 2798555 was reported as accurate.

bunnofnickle 67 · July 10, 2020

Serial Number 2798067 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 24, 2019

Serial Number 2798347 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 5, 2019

Serial Number 2798411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2017

Serial Number 2798256 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2017

Serial Number 2798256 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 19, 2017

Serial Number 2798256 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2017

Serial Number 2798450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2017

Serial Number 2798450 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · October 24, 2016

Serial Number 2798534 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2016

Serial Number 2798460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2016

Serial Number 2798443 was reported as accurate.

Msw233 Supporter 89 · February 1, 2015

Serial Number 2798488 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: True bridge

smoken 110 · June 25, 2014

Serial Number 2798102 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is bridged and says:

jeweled barrel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · May 9, 2014

Serial Number 2798182 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · May 9, 2014

Serial Number 2798179 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 27, 2014

Serial Number 2798459 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 19, 2014

Serial Number 2798471 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 22, 2014

Serial Number 2798179 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 19, 2013

Serial Number 2798014 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 18, 2013

Serial Number 2798385 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade Sangamo Special Pocket Watch