The Springfield 008 (45mm)
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The Springfield 008 (45mm)

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The Springfield 008 (45mm)
The Springfield 008 (45mm)
The Springfield 008 (45mm)
The Springfield 008 (45mm)
The Springfield 008 (45mm)
The Springfield 008 (45mm)
The Springfield 008 (45mm)

Watch Description

What makes the Springfield 003 unique: The Springfield 008 is a one-of-a-kind pocket watch conversion crafted by the Vortic Watch Company. As part of the American Artisan Series, this watch is crafted from an antique 19-jewel Illinois Watch Company pocket watch built in 1922.

The case is machined stainless steel, with a coin-edged bezel and a machined stainless steel crown. The watch is completed with a Merlot leather strap and chapter markers lumed with NoctiLumina.

Movement Manufacturer Information

The movement inside of this watch was made by Illinois Watch Company. We call this model "The Springfield" because the company was located in Springfield, Illinois.

Originally called the Springfield Watch Company, Illinois came to Springfield, Illinois in 1869 while the "modern" watch industry was fairly new but highly promising. City officials felt that the addition of industry to the city of Springfield would be excellent for the city's growth. However, after a series of failures and re-brandings, the company had a slow start until 1903 when they decided to manufacture high-quality watches only. Eventually making some of the most beautiful watches of their time, the company sold to Hamilton in 1927. Hamilton continued producing watches under the Illinois name for some time, but the original Springfield factory no longer stands.

Watch Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Vortic Watch Company
  • Model Year: 2023
  • Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
  • Case Dimensions:
    • Diameter: 45mm
    • Thickness: 12mm
    • Lug to Lug: 55mm
    • Lug Width: 22mm
  • Case Material: 316L Stainless / Machined
  • Crown/Hardware: Stainless Steel
  • Water Resistance: 1 ATM
  • Crystals: Sapphire
  • Case Back: Stainless Steel
  • Strap: Leather

Movement

  • Manufacturer: Illinois Watch Company
  • Serial Number: 4073198
  • Manufacture Year: 1922
  • Function: Manual Wind
  • Jewels: 19 Jewels
  • Hands: Original
  • Size: 12s
  • Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Springfield 003 unique: The Springfield 008 is a one-of-a-kind pocket watch conversion crafted by the Vortic Watch Company. As part of the American Artisan Series, this watch is crafted from an antique 19-jewel Illinois Watch Company pocket watch built in 1922.

The case is machined stainless steel, with a coin-edged bezel and a machined stainless steel crown. The watch is completed with a Merlot leather strap and chapter markers lumed with NoctiLumina.

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