Watch Description
What makes the Boston 036 unique:
The Boston 036 captures attention at first glance with a truly breathtaking dial. This double-sunk parchment-toned dial features a highly ornate center engraving—an intricate floral pattern that evokes the kind of hand craftsmanship rarely seen today. Bold Art Deco numerals punctuate the design, creating a strong visual contrast, while a finely detailed sub-seconds dial sits at six o’clock, adding symmetry and depth. Blued steel heavy moon hands sweep across the surface, their curvature and color shifting beautifully in the light.
Inside, you’ll find a 17-jewel movement from Waltham, crafted in 1919 and preserved in near-pristine condition. The movement bridges showcase stunning hand-engraved patterns—floral motifs, zig-zags, and geometric shapes that give the piece an artistic energy. The addition of gold-plated gears and rose gold jewel cups adds just the right amount of warm shimmer behind the sapphire caseback, reinforcing the movement’s historic elegance.
We’ve encased this movement in a machined titanium case with our signature angled bezel. This case brings a contemporary contrast to the antique movement within, and the knurled machined-steel crown provides just the right tactile detail. A dark oxblood leather strap with light stitching anchors the design, complementing the subtle warmth of the dial and tying the entire piece together.
The movement inside The Boston 036 was manufactured in 1919, just one year before the U.S. ratified the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. That same year, the Waltham Watch Company was producing high-grade railroad and military timepieces—serving as a cornerstone of American horological excellence. With this watch, we honor not only American watchmaking, but the spirit of precision and progress that shaped the country at the turn of the century.
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.
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Watch Specifications
- Manufacturer: Vortic Watch Company
- Model Year: 2025
- Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
- Case Dimensions:
- Diameter: 45mm
- Thickness: 12mm
- Lug to Lug: 55mm
- Lug Width: 22mm
- Case Material: Machined Titanium
- Crown/Hardware: Stainless Steel
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Stainless Steel
- Strap: Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: Waltham Watch Company
- Serial Number: 24851773
- Manufacture Year: 1919
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Boston 036 unique:
The Boston 036 captures attention at first glance with a truly breathtaking dial. This double-sunk parchment-toned dial features a highly ornate center engraving—an intricate floral pattern that evokes the kind of hand craftsmanship rarely seen today. Bold Art Deco numerals punctuate the design, creating a strong visual contrast, while a finely detailed sub-seconds dial sits at six o’clock, adding symmetry and depth. Blued steel heavy moon hands sweep across the surface, their curvature and color shifting beautifully in the light.
Inside, you’ll find a 17-jewel movement from Waltham, crafted in 1919 and preserved in near-pristine condition. The movement bridges showcase stunning hand-engraved patterns—floral motifs, zig-zags, and geometric shapes that give the piece an artistic energy. The addition of gold-plated gears and rose gold jewel cups adds just the right amount of warm shimmer behind the sapphire caseback, reinforcing the movement’s historic elegance.
We’ve encased this movement in a machined titanium case with our signature angled bezel. This case brings a contemporary contrast to the antique movement within, and the knurled machined-steel crown provides just the right tactile detail. A dark oxblood leather strap with light stitching anchors the design, complementing the subtle warmth of the dial and tying the entire piece together.
The movement inside The Boston 036 was manufactured in 1919, just one year before the U.S. ratified the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. That same year, the Waltham Watch Company was producing high-grade railroad and military timepieces—serving as a cornerstone of American horological excellence. With this watch, we honor not only American watchmaking, but the spirit of precision and progress that shaped the country at the turn of the century.
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The Movement
The engine that powers this watch is an antique American pocket watch movement. All the gears and springs that make it tell time are roughly 100 years old on average. We call these watches the American Artisan Series because we're celebrating the history and legacy of the artisan watchmakers who built this engineering marvel a century ago in the United States.
The Story
Today most pocket watches are scrapped for the gold or silver of the case (the outside of the antique timepiece), leaving the inside (what we call the "movement") as trash.
We take pride in upcycling these pieces of American history by salvaging as many as we can, then preserving them inside our wristwatches.
Our expert team of watchmakers restores the antique movement and then we manufacture a custom wristwatch case here in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Strap
We partnered with Worn & Wound to produce a custom set of straps for our American Artisan Series watches. We now have 15 different colors to choose from including our two Horween Shell Cordovan options. These straps are made in the USA and are based on the Windup Model 2 Premium strap that Worn and Wound offers.
