The Springfield 395 (47mm)
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The Springfield 395 (47mm)

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The Springfield 395 (47mm)
The Springfield 395 (47mm)
The Springfield 395 (47mm)
The Springfield 395 (47mm)
The Springfield 395 (47mm)
The Springfield 395 (47mm)
The Springfield 395 (47mm)

Watch Description

The Springfield 395 is the 395th 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 395 Unique: This Springfield is one of the most unique watches we’ve come across. Its double-sunk dial features a soft, golden hue and a nickel-plated center. We paired it with a gold-plated crown and our sandblasted titanium case to accentuate the original two-tone coloring before adding its natural, brown band. As a finished watch, it looks like an incredible vintage timepiece reminiscent of the early 1920’s. We love to show off these Illinois Autocrat movements whenever we get the chance, because they always have extra details that stand out from similar movements of the same period. Rose gold gears and a brass balance complement the copper inlay that can be seen within the text and the designs across the back of the movement. This particular movement’s wear and tear from its years of service are part of its character, and thanks to our expert watchmakers, it’s been restored to work like new. The Springfield 395 was originally manufactured by the Illinois Watch Company in Springfield, Illinois in 1921. In the same year, the very first White Castle restaurant opened in Wichita, Kansas, becoming the world's very first fast-food chain.

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

The Springfield 395 is the 395th 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 395 Unique: This Springfield is one of the most unique watches we’ve come across. Its double-sunk dial features a soft, golden hue and a nickel-plated center. We paired it with a gold-plated crown and our sandblasted titanium case to accentuate the original two-tone coloring before adding its natural, brown band. As a finished watch, it looks like an incredible vintage timepiece reminiscent of the early 1920’s. We love to show off these Illinois Autocrat movements whenever we get the chance, because they always have extra details that stand out from similar movements of the same period. Rose gold gears and a brass balance complement the copper inlay that can be seen within the text and the designs across the back of the movement. This particular movement’s wear and tear from its years of service are part of its character, and thanks to our expert watchmakers, it’s been restored to work like new. The Springfield 395 was originally manufactured by the Illinois Watch Company in Springfield, Illinois in 1921. In the same year, the very first White Castle restaurant opened in Wichita, Kansas, becoming the world's very first fast-food chain.

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