The Vortic Watch Company Blog | Horological Stories and Information

Hamilton’s World War II-era pocket watches are sought after by watch collectors galore due to their timeless military style, rugged durability, and ingenious interchangeable parts. Founded in 1892, Hamilton Watch Company set out to make the highest-quality American watches available. Accuracy and...

The fate and future of the entire world changed in one day. The world, ravaged by war and violence, was itself revolutionized by one specific day of violence. On the sixth day of the sixth month in 1944, the Allied nations executed...

The first good news in a long time... A glimmer of hope after 4 years of metaphorical darkness... that’s what describes May 8, 1945. That day, known as Victory in Europe Day, changed the course of human history. Let’s learn a little...

The Studebaker story is a vital part of American automotive history, but it began long before cars were invented. In 1852, brothers Henry and Clem Studebaker established a wagon-building business in South Bend, Indiana, laying the foundation for what would become an...

Did you know that the history of the 2 largest American pocket watch manufacturers was tied together? Elgin Watch Company and Waltham Watch Company combined to produce 78% of all pocket watch movements built in America. The two watchmaking giants were also...

A study into the history of American manufacturing will likely lead you to the doorstep of Packard Motor Car Company. A leader in American automotive manufacturing in the early 1900’s, Packard set the standard for luxury cars in the United States. Studying...