Illinois Sangamo Special Railroad Grade Pocket Watch ca.1919. This is a fairly low production model and nice examples are scarce. The Model 10 movement features; 23 Jewels. Adjusted to 6 Positions,Temperature,and Isochronism. Gold Center Wheel and Train. Raised Screw-Set Gold Ruby & Sapphire Jewel Settings. All the movement specs and production numbers are below. This fine example is housed in an attractive J. Boss case. It features the striking Bold Arabic dial. Case is excellent. Dial has some fine hairlines to the outer section, use the zoom for a good look. Movement looks great, it winds and sets smoothly, runs well and keeps time. This piece has been part of a private collection of Railroad watches for many years. View all 12 photos for a good look, use the zoom for super close-ups. The Sangamo Special is one of the finest Railroad Grades produced by Illinois, one of America's most revered watch houses. I'll be listing two other nice Illinois models from this Estate, view my other listings to see those, if you collect the best, you won't want to miss them.
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Grade: Sangamo Special
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |
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| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois |
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| Movement Serial Number: | 3524712 |
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| Grade: | Sangamo Special |
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| Variation: | False Bridge |
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| Model: | 10 |
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| Estimated Production Year: | 1919 |
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| Run Quantity: | 1,000 |
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| Grade/Model Run: | 7 of 9 |
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| Grade/Model Total Production: | 4,340 |
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| Size: | 16s |
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| Jewels: | 23j |
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| Jewel Material: | Ruby & Sapphire |
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| Jewel Setting: | Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) |
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| Movement Configuration: | Openface |
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| Movement Finish: | Nickel |
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| Movement Setting: | Lever |
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| Plate: | Bridge Plate |
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| Bridge Type: | False Center |
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| Double Roller: | Yes |
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| Barrel: | 48-Hr. Motor |
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| Train Material: | Gold |
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| Center Wheel Material: | Gold |
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| Hairspring: | Breguet |
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| Pallet Jewel Material: | Ruby |
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| Adjusted: | Yes |
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| Adjusted to Position: | Yes |
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| Adjusted # of Positions: | 6 |
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| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes |
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| Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes |
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| Railroad Grade: | Yes |
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| Dial Feet Locations: | 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 |
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| Case Screw Locations: | 3.0, 38.0 |
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| Case: | Various |