Watch Description
What makes the Boston 055 unique:
The Boston 055 carries the quiet elegance of a century-old timepiece, its cream dial showing subtle marks that speak to its long life. Gold-toned Art Deco numerals give the layout a confident vintage presence, while the metallic sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock adds texture and depth. We preserved the original heat-blued moon hands, whose soft curves and deep blue tones stand out beautifully against the aged surface, creating a clean and balanced aesthetic.
Inside, this watch is powered by a 17-jewel Waltham movement manufactured in 1924. Through the open caseback, you’ll find some of the most striking hand engravings of its era—intricate floral patterns and braided borders that shimmer as light moves across the bridges. Gold-toned gears and polished steel components complete the composition, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistry that defined American watchmaking in the early 20th century.
We housed this movement in our machined-steel V3 case, paired with a scalloped machined-steel bezel and a knurled machined-steel crown for a crisp, utilitarian feel. A warm cognac leather strap complements the gold numerals and gentle patina across the dial, creating a cohesive look rooted in both durability and timeless style.
The movement dates to 1924, a year when the United States celebrated major advancements in transportation infrastructure, including early milestones in the development of the nation’s long-distance concrete highway system. This era of connection, engineering progress, and American innovation parallels the precision and reliability built into this Waltham movement—a piece of history now preserved on the wrist.
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 Steel
- Crown/Hardware: Bronze
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Stainless Steel
- Strap: Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: Waltham Watch Company
- Serial Number: 24368172
- Manufacture Year: 1924
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Boston 055 unique:
The Boston 055 carries the quiet elegance of a century-old timepiece, its cream dial showing subtle marks that speak to its long life. Gold-toned Art Deco numerals give the layout a confident vintage presence, while the metallic sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock adds texture and depth. We preserved the original heat-blued moon hands, whose soft curves and deep blue tones stand out beautifully against the aged surface, creating a clean and balanced aesthetic.
Inside, this watch is powered by a 17-jewel Waltham movement manufactured in 1924. Through the open caseback, you’ll find some of the most striking hand engravings of its era—intricate floral patterns and braided borders that shimmer as light moves across the bridges. Gold-toned gears and polished steel components complete the composition, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistry that defined American watchmaking in the early 20th century.
We housed this movement in our machined-steel V3 case, paired with a scalloped machined-steel bezel and a knurled machined-steel crown for a crisp, utilitarian feel. A warm cognac leather strap complements the gold numerals and gentle patina across the dial, creating a cohesive look rooted in both durability and timeless style.
The movement dates to 1924, a year when the United States celebrated major advancements in transportation infrastructure, including early milestones in the development of the nation’s long-distance concrete highway system. This era of connection, engineering progress, and American innovation parallels the precision and reliability built into this Waltham movement—a piece of history now preserved on the wrist.
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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.
