{"product_id":"1921-illinois-santa-fe-special-pocket-watch-16s-grade-806-21-jewels-adj-openface-gf","title":"1921 Illinois \"Santa Fe Special\" Pocket Watch 16s Grade 806 21 Jewels ADJ. Openface GF","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered here is a vintage Illinois \"Santa Fe Special\" pocket watch, a high-grade American timepiece dating to 1921.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Santa Fe Special was a trade name used on movements manufactured by the Illinois Watch Company for the Santa Fe Watch Company. This example is powered by the Illinois Grade 806, Model 9, a 16-size manual-wind movement with 21 jewels. It features a lever-set mechanism, double roller escapement, going barrel, and is adjusted to three positions and temperature. The Grade 806 is classified as Class G with limited railroad approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a white enamel Montgomery-style dial with bold black Arabic numerals, a full outer 1–60 minute track with red five-minute numerals, blued steel hands, and a recessed small-seconds register at 6 o'clock. The dial is signed \"Santa Fe Special\" and \"Illinois.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement features a nickel 3\/4-plate construction with decorative damaskeening and gold-tone accents and the serial number places it within a documented production run of 1,600 movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is housed in a round gold-filled open-face case with a polished gold-tone finish, traditional bow and crown, and removable front bezel. The case and movement show signs of age and previous use consistent with a vintage timepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illinois\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pocket Watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa Fe Special\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear \/ Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1921 - Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDial \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Analog\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic numerals, outer 1–60 minute track, blued steel hands, sub-seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMovement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual-winding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 806\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJewels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16s\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSome Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSanta Fe Special private-label \/ trade-name movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e3\/4 plate construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eNickel finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDouble roller escapement\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGoing barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLever-set mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAdjusted to positions and temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLimited railroad approval - Class G\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSmall seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRun quantity: 1,600\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGrade \/ Model total production: 43,510\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMovement SN: 3882332\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-filled\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaseback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screw-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\/Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lever-set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCase Measurements (mm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diameter w\/Crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers:\u003c\/strong\u003e NO\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with signs of age and previous use, including surface scratches and wear to the case. Please refer to the photographs for details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runs accurately and is ready to enjoy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Second Hand Horology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt SECOND HAND HOROLOGY, we offer a curated selection of watches ranging from vintage to modern, including both brand-new and pre-owned timepieces. We’re committed to quality, accuracy, and integrity. Our listings feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional, unedited photography and clear, transparent descriptions. Every watch is thoroughly inspected and securely packaged to ensure a confident, seamless buying experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also warmly invite you to visit our physical shop and explore the collection in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContact Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe appreciate you checking out our listing! Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions, offers, or just to talk watches — we love what we do and enjoy connecting with fellow enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for your business—we truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again in the future!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWA-7683\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Illinois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68485567119554,"sku":"WA-7683","price":1353.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7027\/9106\/files\/IMG-20260924-WA0133-EDIT.jpg?v=1792983397","url":"https:\/\/secondhandhorology.com\/en-nz\/products\/1921-illinois-santa-fe-special-pocket-watch-16s-grade-806-21-jewels-adj-openface-gf","provider":"SECOND HAND HOROLOGY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}