Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 3201378 (Grade Sangamo Special)

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Access Date: February 14, 2025

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Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Sangamo Special

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	3201378
Grade:	Sangamo Special
Variation:	False Bridge
Model:	10
Estimated Production Year:	1917
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	3 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production:	4,340
Size:	16s
Jewels:	23j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color:	Red
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Bridge Plate
Bridge Type:	False Center
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	48-Hr. Motor
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
Movement Markings:	Illinois Watch Co. Springfield Sangamo Special 23 Jewels Motor Barrel Adjusted Temp.And Six Positions DR
Case:	Various
Run ID:	9964.G31.16S2976.1610M4.O5003.L6372.23J195
Database Version:	v52.608
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	13.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	44.00
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.076%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	30 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	10.24% Analyzing 137 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade Sangamo Special

Target Profile: 16S-M10-23J-ONL-A6PTI-FALSE BRIDGE

Illinois Grade Sangamo Special (All Variations): 30,260 ETP
16S: 12,660 41.84% 16s, Grade Sangamo Special		Other: 17,600 Other Sizes or Unclassified
16S-M10: 4,340 14.34% 16s, Grade Sangamo Special, Model 10	Other: 8,320 Other Models or Unclassified
16S-M10-23J: 4,340 14.34% 16s, Grade Sangamo Special, Model 10, 23 Jewels
16S-M10-23J-ONL: 4,340 14.34% 16s, Grade Sangamo Special, Model 10, 23 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
16S-M10-23J-ONL-A6PTI: 4,340 14.34%
16S-M10-23J-ONL-A6PTI-FALSE BRIDGE: 4,340 14.34%

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