The Springfield 329 (47mm)
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The Springfield 329 (47mm)

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The Springfield 329 (47mm)
The Springfield 329 (47mm)
The Springfield 329 (47mm)
The Springfield 329 (47mm)

Watch Description

The Springfield 329 is the 329th one-of-a-kind piece in Vortic's "Springfield " 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 Springfield 329 Unique: The patina on the dial of this watch would not be possible to replicate. The stories the dial can tell must be fascinating. The movement is marked "Stanley" and is estimated to be one of only 100 like it. It was named after famous Welsh-American Explorer Henry Morton Stanley who was knighted in 1899 after his explorations of central Africa. When he found David Livingstone during his travels, he famously said "Doctor Livingstone, I presume."

1923

4338895

https://player.vimeo.com/video/441162761

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: 2020
  • Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
  • Case Dimensions:
    • Diameter: 47mm
    • Thickness: 12mm
    • Lug to Lug: 55mm
    • Lug Width: 22mm
  • Case Material: DLC Titanium
  • Crown/Hardware: Gold Plated
  • Water Resistance: 1 ATM
  • Crystals: Sapphire
  • Case Back: Stainless Steel
  • Strap: Horween Shell Cordovan Leather

Movement

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

The Springfield 329 is the 329th one-of-a-kind piece in Vortic's "Springfield " 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 Springfield 329 Unique: The patina on the dial of this watch would not be possible to replicate. The stories the dial can tell must be fascinating. The movement is marked "Stanley" and is estimated to be one of only 100 like it. It was named after famous Welsh-American Explorer Henry Morton Stanley who was knighted in 1899 after his explorations of central Africa. When he found David Livingstone during his travels, he famously said "Doctor Livingstone, I presume."

1923

4338895

https://player.vimeo.com/video/441162761

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The Strap

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