DESCRIPTION:
Illinois Watch Co., Springfield, Illinois, "Sangamo Special", 17 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted to 6 positions and temperature, straight line damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, double roller, gold timing screws, gold wheel train and whiplash micrometric regulator in a yellow gold filled, screw back and hinged bezel, open face Sangamo Special case and Arabic numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel Sangamo hands, serial #3776696, c1920.
CONDITION:
CASE: Dings and pin pricks; Waves ; Scratches on outer surface of case; Hammer marks on inner surface of case back from dent removal; Plastic crystal with scratches. DIAL: Numerous hairlines in enamel, small chip at setting lever; Specks of dirt / dust. HANDS: Minor scratches and oxidation . MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Specks of oxide on winding wheels; Bright work with minor oxidation; Minor loss to blacking in engraving; Some timing screws replaced; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Balance rim bent.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$250
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