The Vortic Watch Company Blog | Horological Stories and Information
Building a Watch Company - The Watch That Won the War: The Ultimate Piece of Military History for the Wrist
Our Military Edition watches are pieces of history that tell the story of American freedom. At Vortic, we're privileged to preserve history and share the stories of people that gave their lives for our freedom. If you are a veteran who has served our country, we want to extend a gracious thank you for your service.
How To Open A Pocket Watch
We get a lot of questions about how to open pocket watches so we thought we'd share a quick step-by-step guide. At Vortic Watch Company, one of the most common things we do is convert family heirlooms and other antique American pocket watches into custom wristwatches.
The first thing we need to know before converting a pocket watch is where it came from and what specs it has. The only way to do this is by looking at the actual mechanism hidden behind the back cover of most pocket watches.
Railroad Grade Pocket Watches
What is a “railroad grade” pocket watch?
A railroad grade pocket watch is simply a watch that was approved by a particular railroad organization fo...
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