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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: 3251312
Grade: Sangamo Special
Variation: False Bridge
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 25 of 25
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,070
Variant Est. Production: 900 (16S-M9-21J-ONL-A6PTI-FALSE BRIDGE)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter
Movement Inlay Color: Bronze
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: False Center
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Reed
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: Sangamo Special
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Case: Various
Run ID: 10044.G32.16S3000.169M296.O5061.L6380.21J842
Database Version: v52.245
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: 6 (1.50%)

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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 · July 2, 2018

Serial Number 3251312 was reported as accurate.

jkardon 1 · March 11, 2018

Serial Number 3251177 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2017

Serial Number 3251249 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2017

Serial Number 3251086 was reported as accurate.

Pocketwatchlover 71 · September 7, 2016

Serial Number 3251269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2016

Serial Number 3251220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2016

Serial Number 3251346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2016

Serial Number 3251269 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · November 14, 2014

Serial Number 3251199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2013

Serial Number 3251167 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 30, 2012

Serial Number 3251285 was reported as accurate.

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