Watch Description
What makes the Boston 037 unique:
This Boston 037 stands out not only for its pristine white enamel dial and single-sunk sub-seconds register but also for a rare and powerful detail: the original “Waltham U.S.A.” insignia proudly printed beneath the 12. It’s not every day we come across a dial that so boldly declares its American origins—and as a company dedicated to preserving and rebuilding American watchmaking, we can’t help but get excited when history aligns so perfectly with our mission.
The stark black numerals are beautifully paired with blued steel arrow hands, creating bold contrast and timeless readability. Protected by a domed crystal and framed by a coin-edged bezel, this dial becomes a focal point of both elegance and heritage.
Flip the watch over, and you’ll find a 17-jewel movement originally crafted by the Waltham Watch Company in 1917. The bridges are finished with ornate damaskeening—swirling patterns engraved into the metal that speak to the craftsmanship of America’s watchmaking golden age. The movement is housed in a stonewashed stainless steel case with a matching coin-edge bezel and knurled crown, finished with a black Horween leather strap to complement its sharp monochrome palette.
This watch was born in a year of transformation—1917, when the United States officially entered World War I. In the trenches, precise timekeeping became mission-critical, and Waltham watches helped ensure coordination and strategy. This piece is not just a watch—it’s a symbol of American resilience, precision, and pride. And with “U.S.A.” printed on the dial over a century ago, it feels like this one was destined to find its way to us.
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: Stonewashed Stainless Steel
- Crown/Hardware: Stainless Steel
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Stainless Steel
- Strap: Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: Waltham Watch Company
- Serial Number: 21349464
- Manufacture Year: 1917
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Boston 037 unique:
This Boston 037 stands out not only for its pristine white enamel dial and single-sunk sub-seconds register but also for a rare and powerful detail: the original “Waltham U.S.A.” insignia proudly printed beneath the 12. It’s not every day we come across a dial that so boldly declares its American origins—and as a company dedicated to preserving and rebuilding American watchmaking, we can’t help but get excited when history aligns so perfectly with our mission.
The stark black numerals are beautifully paired with blued steel arrow hands, creating bold contrast and timeless readability. Protected by a domed crystal and framed by a coin-edged bezel, this dial becomes a focal point of both elegance and heritage.
Flip the watch over, and you’ll find a 17-jewel movement originally crafted by the Waltham Watch Company in 1917. The bridges are finished with ornate damaskeening—swirling patterns engraved into the metal that speak to the craftsmanship of America’s watchmaking golden age. The movement is housed in a stonewashed stainless steel case with a matching coin-edge bezel and knurled crown, finished with a black Horween leather strap to complement its sharp monochrome palette.
This watch was born in a year of transformation—1917, when the United States officially entered World War I. In the trenches, precise timekeeping became mission-critical, and Waltham watches helped ensure coordination and strategy. This piece is not just a watch—it’s a symbol of American resilience, precision, and pride. And with “U.S.A.” printed on the dial over a century ago, it feels like this one was destined to find its way to us.
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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.
