The Art of American Horology & Colle...
New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 125
Illinois Watch Co., Springfield, "Sangamo Special", Model 7, No. 4758716, circa 1926.Fine, white, gold-filled, 60-hour keyless Railroad Grade watch.
USD 3,500 - 4,000
Sold: USD 4,025
C. three-body, "bassine et filets" by "Wadsworth", engine-turned case , hinged bezel and cuvette, cuvette with engine-turned border and inscription. D. white enamel, double sunk, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Modern" hands. M. 18 size, nickel, 3/4 split plate, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, the top ones in gold settings, gold train, adjusted to temperature and 6 positions, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balancewith gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator.Engraved "Motor Barrel", "Sixty Hour", "D.R.".Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 51.7 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |