The Boston 387 (47mm)
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The Boston 387 (47mm)

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The Boston 387 (47mm)
The Boston 387 (47mm)
The Boston 387 (47mm)
The Boston 387 (47mm)
The Boston 387 (47mm)
The Boston 387 (47mm)
The Boston 387 (47mm)

Watch Description

The Boston 387 is the 387th one-of-a-kind piece in Vortic's "Boston" line of the American Artisan Series. This watch contains the original movement (timepiece), dial (face), and hands from a vintage (1880’s – 1950’s) pocket watch. The American Artisan Series is a line of fully American Made wristwatches powered by restored, U.S. made pocket watch movements.

What makes the Boston 387 Unique: The Hunting Style pocket watch originated from the need to be able to tell the time on one’s watch with one hand while using the other hand to hold the reins of a horse while hunting. A spring-loaded front closing lid would protect the watch from dust and debris, with the crown at the 3 position instead of the typical 12. Waltham Watch Company manufactured this pocket watch in Boston in 1896, in the same year on the opposite side of the country, Utah was declared a state. The Department of Fish and Wildlife was written into their constitution from the beginning, seeing first hand the effects of hunting in America almost completely depleting the population of Buffalo, as well as the small number of Elk left in the mountains of Utah. The hunters wearing this watch in 1896 Boston were most likely hunting birds and small game such as fox and mink. This case is beautifully machined titanium, with a gold crown at the 3 position. We chose an Oxblood Cordovan strap as an accent to match the custom burgundy heavy moon hands and numerals.

1896

7693206

Movement Manufacturer Information

The movement inside of this watch was made by Waltham Watch Company. We call this model "The Boston" because of the company's proximity to the city.

Also known as American Watch Company and American Waltham Watch Company, Waltham was one of the leaders in attempting an entirely new concept, machines making machines. Prior to this, a watchmaker would hand-make each part of a movement one-at-a-time. Operating from 1851-1957, Waltham called its product the "Scientific Watch." Waltham's innovative, precise machining techniques made parts interchangeable, and their early version of the assembly line made high-quality watches efficient to produce. Legend has it that Henry Ford drew inspiration for his assembly line production from a visit to Waltham's factory. Located on the bank of the Charles River in "Watch City" (Waltham), Massachusetts, the factory has since been converted to apartment lofts.

Watch Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Vortic Watch Company
  • Model Year: 2021
  • Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
  • Case Dimensions:
    • Diameter: 47mm
    • Thickness: 12mm
    • Lug to Lug: 55mm
    • Lug Width: 22mm
  • Case Material: Machined Titanium
  • Crown/Hardware: Gold Plated
  • Water Resistance: 1 ATM
  • Crystals: Sapphire
  • Case Back: Stainless Steel
  • Strap: Leather

Movement

  • Manufacturer: Waltham Watch Company
  • Serial Number: 
  • Manufacture Year: 
  • Function: Manual Wind
  • Jewels: 17 Jewels
  • Hands: Original
  • Size: 12s
  • Power Reserve: ~36 Hours

The Boston 387 is the 387th one-of-a-kind piece in Vortic's "Boston" line of the American Artisan Series. This watch contains the original movement (timepiece), dial (face), and hands from a vintage (1880’s – 1950’s) pocket watch. The American Artisan Series is a line of fully American Made wristwatches powered by restored, U.S. made pocket watch movements.

What makes the Boston 387 Unique: The Hunting Style pocket watch originated from the need to be able to tell the time on one’s watch with one hand while using the other hand to hold the reins of a horse while hunting. A spring-loaded front closing lid would protect the watch from dust and debris, with the crown at the 3 position instead of the typical 12. Waltham Watch Company manufactured this pocket watch in Boston in 1896, in the same year on the opposite side of the country, Utah was declared a state. The Department of Fish and Wildlife was written into their constitution from the beginning, seeing first hand the effects of hunting in America almost completely depleting the population of Buffalo, as well as the small number of Elk left in the mountains of Utah. The hunters wearing this watch in 1896 Boston were most likely hunting birds and small game such as fox and mink. This case is beautifully machined titanium, with a gold crown at the 3 position. We chose an Oxblood Cordovan strap as an accent to match the custom burgundy heavy moon hands and numerals.

1896

7693206

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