The Boston 022 (45mm)
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The Boston 022 (45mm)

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The Boston 022 (45mm)
The Boston 022 (45mm)
The Boston 022 (45mm)
The Boston 022 (45mm)
The Boston 022 (45mm)
The Boston 022 (45mm)
The Boston 022 (45mm)

Watch Description

What makes the Boston 022 unique: Whether it's the dial's fantastic patina that catches your eye first or it's the applied golden Arabic numeral indices in that unique font that perfectly match the bright bronze winding crown, the feature that will make even the most seasoned watch-person clamor for a closer look is the unusual seconds subdial at 3 o'clock.

These "conversion dial" watches are named after the fact that they were initially configured with the crown on the right side of the watch in what is known as a hunting-style case and were later converted to their current configuration.

To be qualified for service on a railroad, and sometimes just to suit owners' preferences, these watches were adapted to fit inside an open-face pocket watch case by rotating the movement 90°, placing the seconds subdial, previously at the bottom of the dial, on the right or left side instead.

The beautiful 17-jewel movement features an engraved sunflower-style design around its center jewel, radiating spirographic engravings, gold-plated wheels, and the iconic American Waltham Watch Co. signature.

Inside a machined steel case with a coin-edge bezel and a top-grain indigo leather strap that pairs perfectly with the heat-blued moon hands, this watch will make everyone who sees it forget the old saying, "It's not polite to stare."

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: 2024
  • Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
  • Case Dimensions:
    • Diameter: 45mm
    • Thickness: 12mm
    • Lug to Lug: 55mm
    • Lug Width: 22mm
  • Case Material: Machined Stainless Steel
  • Crown/Hardware: Bronze
  • Water Resistance: 1 ATM
  • Crystals: Sapphire
  • Case Back: Stainless Steel
  • Strap: Leather

Movement

  • Manufacturer: Waltham Watch Company
  • Serial Number: 13561336
  • Manufacture Year: 1904
  • Function: Manual Wind
  • Jewels: 17 Jewels
  • Hands: Original
  • Size: 12s
  • Power Reserve: ~36 Hours

What makes the Boston 022 unique: Whether it's the dial's fantastic patina that catches your eye first or it's the applied golden Arabic numeral indices in that unique font that perfectly match the bright bronze winding crown, the feature that will make even the most seasoned watch-person clamor for a closer look is the unusual seconds subdial at 3 o'clock.

These "conversion dial" watches are named after the fact that they were initially configured with the crown on the right side of the watch in what is known as a hunting-style case and were later converted to their current configuration.

To be qualified for service on a railroad, and sometimes just to suit owners' preferences, these watches were adapted to fit inside an open-face pocket watch case by rotating the movement 90°, placing the seconds subdial, previously at the bottom of the dial, on the right or left side instead.

The beautiful 17-jewel movement features an engraved sunflower-style design around its center jewel, radiating spirographic engravings, gold-plated wheels, and the iconic American Waltham Watch Co. signature.

Inside a machined steel case with a coin-edge bezel and a top-grain indigo leather strap that pairs perfectly with the heat-blued moon hands, this watch will make everyone who sees it forget the old saying, "It's not polite to stare."

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