The Springfield 287 (47mm)
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The Springfield 287 (47mm)

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The Springfield 287 (47mm)
The Springfield 287 (47mm)
The Springfield 287 (47mm)
The Springfield 287 (47mm)
The Springfield 287 (47mm)
The Springfield 287 (47mm)

Watch Description

The Springfield 287 is the 287th 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 287 Unique: The Springfield 287 has a few of our favorite features. The first thing we love is the hands. That style of minute and hour hand is very rare and stunningly beautiful. The movement inside this watch is the Illinois Autocrat and it was originally manufactured in Springfield, Illinois in 1919. The dial actually looks like it might be 101 years old, which is another fantastic feature. Fun fact, in 1919 Congress ratified the 18th amendment, which banned the manufacture, sale, and transport of Alcohol in the United States. Imagine prohibition AND quarantine... #perspective.

1919

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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: 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: Nickel 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 287 is the 287th 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 287 Unique: The Springfield 287 has a few of our favorite features. The first thing we love is the hands. That style of minute and hour hand is very rare and stunningly beautiful. The movement inside this watch is the Illinois Autocrat and it was originally manufactured in Springfield, Illinois in 1919. The dial actually looks like it might be 101 years old, which is another fantastic feature. Fun fact, in 1919 Congress ratified the 18th amendment, which banned the manufacture, sale, and transport of Alcohol in the United States. Imagine prohibition AND quarantine... #perspective.

1919

3560129

https://player.vimeo.com/video/444345240

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