I have a model 9 16-size Sangamo Special (pictured below) that has plum-colored minute and hour hands, and a blued steel second hand. My focus is not on railroad watches. Hence, I do not know what the correct hands would be for this watch, or whether any of its present hands are correct. However, I would think that all the hands should be the same color. If you have spare correct hands, or at least an appropriate plum-colored second hand, that I could purchase, or any other useful information (e.g., what would be correct hands or where I might buy a set), I would be grateful.

Ethan, That second hand is fitted very well to the watch, and could very well have been replaced during the "in service" life of the watch. That said, I suggest that you check with our Brian Cavenaugh, and if Brian cannot help, check with Dave Bush at;
http://www.nhwatchsite.com/clw/cleanwatches.html

Your Hour/Minute hands are correct! You need a Seconds hand in PLUM color for a 16sz. Illinois and you will be factory equipped I think David said the same thing but somehow I got lost in his translation
regards,
bb

Dave Bush does not sell parts and Brian Cavenaugh has not responded yet. Any other suggestions?

I will check my donor watches and you also might check with Steve Middlesworth to see if he has any plum second hands. The good news is that your Montgomery dial seconds chapter is unusually small for an Illinois and so a longer but slightly damaged plum seconds hand might be trimmed to make usable for this.

Hello Dave,
any suggestions on where to purchase 18s Elgin second hands? Wondering where to buy some stock.
Also, what's the word on where to buy crystals?

Kenneth, go to our business directory at;

https://ihc185.infopop.cc/eve/f...s/a/frm/f/3006013713

We have an excellent source for crystals, case repairs and several parts sources as well as a first class watchmaker all listed there for your service.

Hi Ethan, I have a plum second hand that will be appropriate for your watch. Send me your address and I'll get it out to you. cons14@hotmail.com

Thank you so much, Carlos. I have just e-mailed you.