Anonymous · May 25, 2026
Serial Number 2970083 was reported as accurate.
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Access Date: June 3, 2026
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Sangamo Special
False Center Bridge
| Manufacturer: | Illinois | ? |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | ? |
| Movement Serial Number: | 2970022 | ? |
| Grade: | Sangamo Special | ? |
| Variation: | False Bridge | ? |
| Model: | 9 | ? |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1916 | ? |
| Run Quantity: | 500 | ? |
| Grade/Model Run: | 4 of 25 | ? |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 8,070 | ? |
| Variant Est. Production: | 3,420 (16S-M9-23J) | ? |
| 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: | False Center | ? |
| 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: | 9483.G26.16S2782.169M226.O4633.L6250.23J185 | ? |
| Database Version: | v52.978 | ? |
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| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only: | 17 (3.40%) | ? |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -7.50% Analyzing 648 Sales | ? |
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Population Registry for This Run
Total Known Population In Run 17/500
Percentage of Total Run 3.40%
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cjbrem · March 7, 2026
Serial Number 2970229 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 6, 2025
Serial Number 2970114 was reported as accurate.
PHIL1199 · November 13, 2024
Serial Number 2970417 was reported as accurate.
cjbrem · June 11, 2023
Serial Number 2970364 was reported as accurate.
DaveReid · May 14, 2022
Serial Number 2970123 was reported as accurate.
cranemaker · April 10, 2022
Serial Number 2970141 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 10, 2020
Serial Number 2970364 was reported as accurate.
Carterp935 · April 5, 2019
Serial Number 2970467 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 5, 2019
Serial Number 2970467 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 8, 2019
Serial Number 2970467 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 12, 2018
Serial Number 2970065 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 5, 2017
Serial Number 2970085 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 19, 2016
Serial Number 2970242 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
darkstar · March 30, 2015
Serial Number 2970208 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Anonymous · June 4, 2013
Serial Number 2970234 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge