Watch Description
What Makes The Boston 064 Unique?
The Boston 064 features a warm parchment-toned dial that has developed a subtle antique patina over the past century, giving the surface a soft, lived-in character. Applied gold-toned Arabic numerals rise cleanly from the dial, their warm hue complementing the dial’s aged tone and lending the watch a distinctly vintage presence. A brushed champagne-toned center panel adds visual depth and creates a gentle two-tone contrast that draws the eye inward. We preserved the original blued-steel hands, whose rich blue tone stands out crisply against the dial while reinforcing the watch’s classic American design language. At 6 o’clock, a fan-shaped secometer replaces the traditional sub-seconds dial, an elegant Art Deco detail that adds both visual interest and historical charm to the layout.
Inside, this watch is powered by a 17-jewel Waltham movement manufactured in 1929. Through the open caseback, the movement reveals finely finished bridges with subtle decorative engraving that catches the light as it moves across the surface. Polished steel elements and gold-plated gears create a layered mechanical composition that reflects the careful finishing and craftsmanship that defined Waltham movements during the late era of American pocket watch production.
The movement is housed in our Version 3 machined stainless steel case, whose clean lines and balanced proportions frame the antique dial without distraction. A smooth machined stainless steel bezel keeps the focus on the dial’s layered textures, while a knurled machined bronze crown introduces a warm accent that complements the dial’s gold numerals. The watch is paired with an oxblood cordovan Horween leather strap with stitching and finished with a bronze buckle, completing a palette that blends warm vintage tones with crisp mechanical precision.
In 1929, the United States stood at a pivotal moment in its industrial history. American watchmakers like Waltham had spent decades refining precision manufacturing techniques, producing movements that combined reliability with refined finishing. Even as the country entered a period of economic uncertainty, these movements represented the height of American mechanical craftsmanship, built during an era when precision engineering was a point of national pride.
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 Diameter: 45mm
- Case Material: Machined Stainless Steel
- Crown/Hardware: Stainless Steel
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Stainless Steel
- Strap: Horween Shell Cordovan Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: Waltham Watch Company
- Serial Number: 26925121
- Manufacture Year: 1929
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What Makes The Boston 064 Unique?
The Boston 064 features a warm parchment-toned dial that has developed a subtle antique patina over the past century, giving the surface a soft, lived-in character. Applied gold-toned Arabic numerals rise cleanly from the dial, their warm hue complementing the dial’s aged tone and lending the watch a distinctly vintage presence. A brushed champagne-toned center panel adds visual depth and creates a gentle two-tone contrast that draws the eye inward. We preserved the original blued-steel hands, whose rich blue tone stands out crisply against the dial while reinforcing the watch’s classic American design language. At 6 o’clock, a fan-shaped secometer replaces the traditional sub-seconds dial, an elegant Art Deco detail that adds both visual interest and historical charm to the layout.
Inside, this watch is powered by a 17-jewel Waltham movement manufactured in 1929. Through the open caseback, the movement reveals finely finished bridges with subtle decorative engraving that catches the light as it moves across the surface. Polished steel elements and gold-plated gears create a layered mechanical composition that reflects the careful finishing and craftsmanship that defined Waltham movements during the late era of American pocket watch production.
The movement is housed in our Version 3 machined stainless steel case, whose clean lines and balanced proportions frame the antique dial without distraction. A smooth machined stainless steel bezel keeps the focus on the dial’s layered textures, while a knurled machined bronze crown introduces a warm accent that complements the dial’s gold numerals. The watch is paired with an oxblood cordovan Horween leather strap with stitching and finished with a bronze buckle, completing a palette that blends warm vintage tones with crisp mechanical precision.
In 1929, the United States stood at a pivotal moment in its industrial history. American watchmakers like Waltham had spent decades refining precision manufacturing techniques, producing movements that combined reliability with refined finishing. Even as the country entered a period of economic uncertainty, these movements represented the height of American mechanical craftsmanship, built during an era when precision engineering was a point of national pride.
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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.
