Railroad Watch | 23 Jewel Sangamo Getty Model 5 Illinois Pocket Watch CA1907

Railroad Watch | 23 Jewel Sangamo Getty Model 5 Illinois Pocket Watch CA1907

The Model 4 and Model 5 Sangamo grade became Illinois premier 16-size grade movement, replacing grade No. 179 around 1897. The Sangamo grade was available as 21-jewel and 23-jewel, both adjusted to six positions.

The Model 4 (hunting case) and Model 5 (open face) "Thin Model" movements were introduced in 1896, designed by Fred I. Getty, and featured a single exposed winding wheel, with several grades manufactured to meet railroad requirements.

Details:
MAKE
Manufacturer: Illinois
Model: Getty Model 5
Country: USA, Springfield Illinois
Type: Man’s
Serial #: 1977915
Circa Date: 1907
CASE
Size: 16 Size.
Style: Open Face.
Material: Yellow Gold Filled.
Decorations:  Scrolling Monogram.
Conditions:  C  3  (The case is in Very Good condition)
DIAL
Color: White.
Type: Double sunk porcelain dial.
Numerals: Arabic Numerals.
Hands: Spade Hands.
Conditions:  D  3  (The dial is in Very Good condition)
MOVEMENT
Jewels: 23 Jewels.
Setting: Lever Set.
Escapement: Lever Escapement.
Material: Nickel.
Layout: ¾-Plate Layout.
Signed:  Yes.
Conditions:  M  2  (The movement is in Perfect condition)