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From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Sangamo Special

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4166227
Grade: Sangamo Special
Variation: False Bridge
Model: 10
Estimated Production Year: 1923
Run Quantity: 800
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,400
Size: 17s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: False Center
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Jeweled 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
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Sangamo Special
23 Jewels
Motor Barrel
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
D.R.
Case: Various
Run ID: 11498.G41.17S4.1710M4.O6255.L6807.23J237
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
19.27
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
64.94
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.113%
Registry Population: 22 (2.75%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.58% Analyzing 144 Sales
Research Note: #4166419: Single-Sunk Heavy Gothic Montgomery Dial
Some sources indicate this run is fitted with a 60-Hour barrel and mainspring. However, a timing test of #4166633 confirms this is not the case. Only the Model 13 was fitted with the 60-Hour mainspring.

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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 · March 18, 2023

Serial Number 4166734 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 223 · January 19, 2023

Serial Number 4166234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2022

Serial Number 4166585 was reported as accurate.

rad291 Supporter 20 · August 28, 2021

Serial Number 4166227 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · August 8, 2021

Serial Number 4166585 was reported as accurate.

rad291 Supporter 20 · June 22, 2021

Serial Number 4166227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2021

Serial Number 4166198 was reported as accurate.

bunnofnickle 67 · July 4, 2020

Serial Number 4166211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2020

Serial Number 4166221 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2019

Serial Number 4166667 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Should be Model 13 according to #38, 2018 Price
Guide to Watches. Hope they are correct ! Keep up
the good work!
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This particular run is Model 10. https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/guide/company/illinois/research/illinois-sangamo-special-production-figures

Anonymous · February 15, 2019

Serial Number 4166198 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 2, 2019

Serial Number 4166218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2018

Serial Number 4166419 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · March 27, 2018

Serial Number 4166463 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 28, 2018

Serial Number 4166383 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2017

Serial Number 4166351 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2017

Serial Number 4166016 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 18, 2017

Serial Number 4166390 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 15, 2017

Serial Number 4166390 was reported as accurate.

Bmitch506 1 · September 7, 2017

Serial Number 4166485 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2017

Serial Number 4166198 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2017

Serial Number 4166218 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 27, 2017

Serial Number 4166388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2017

Serial Number 4166196 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2017

Serial Number 4166218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2017

Serial Number 4166218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2017

Serial Number 4166218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2017

Serial Number 4166218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2017

Serial Number 4166218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2017

Serial Number 4166218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2016

Serial Number 4166044 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2016

Serial Number 4166044 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · October 24, 2016

Serial Number 4166044 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · October 24, 2016

Serial Number 4166044 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · October 24, 2016

Serial Number 4166044 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2016

Serial Number 4166196 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 4166458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2016

Serial Number 4166051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2016

Serial Number 4166373 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 4166592 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2015

Serial Number 4166516 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 26, 2015

Serial Number 4166174 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 24, 2015

Serial Number 4166174 was reported as accurate.

Carrato 86 · August 23, 2014

Serial Number 4166388 was reported as accurate.

sangamo 20 · October 15, 2013

Serial Number 4166676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2013

Serial Number 4166391 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 2 finger 3/4 plate w/false center bridge
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Bluejay 179 · September 20, 2013

Serial Number 4166607 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement has a 3/4 plate with a two finger
bridge. Great movement. All else is correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · May 5, 2013

Serial Number 4166073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2013

Serial Number 4166292 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2013

Serial Number 4166262 was reported as accurate.