Watch Description
The Boston 323 is the 323rd one-of-a-kind piece in Vortic's "Boston" line of the American Artisan Series. This watch contains the original movement (timepiece), dial (face), and hands from a vintage (1880’s – 1950’s) pocket watch. The American Artisan Series is a line of fully American Made wristwatches powered by restored, U.S. made pocket watch movements.
What makes the Boston 323 Unique: Today we have the pleasure of presenting to you the Boston 323. This gorgeous watch was originally manufactured in Waltham, Massachusetts by the Waltham Watch Company in 1924. We love the look of the gold-colored numerals on this dial, standing out on the soft white dial. We find it interesting that the majority of this dial appears to be in great condition, with the exception of the markings on the second indicator. All of the watches we use regardless of their condition, have been touched by numerous watchmakers and hobbyists over the years and we never quite know the specifics of the wear on these watches. The movement inside this watch has us captivated by the intricate design work all across the bridge plate as well as underneath on the main plate. Accentuated by stainless steel hardware and 17 screw-set and friction-set jewels, this movement is truly a magnificent sight to see. Gold-plated gears and a brass balance wheel hide beneath and give some contrast to the shimmer of this watch. On February 5th of 1924, was the very first radio broadcast of the official time from the Royal Greenwich Observatory.
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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: 2021
- Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
- Case Dimensions:
- Diameter: 47mm
- Thickness: 12mm
- Lug to Lug: 55mm
- Lug Width: 22mm
- Case Material: Machined Titanium
- Crown/Hardware: Copper
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Stainless Steel
- Strap: Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: Waltham Watch Company
- Serial Number:
- Manufacture Year:
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
The Boston 323 is the 323rd one-of-a-kind piece in Vortic's "Boston" line of the American Artisan Series. This watch contains the original movement (timepiece), dial (face), and hands from a vintage (1880’s – 1950’s) pocket watch. The American Artisan Series is a line of fully American Made wristwatches powered by restored, U.S. made pocket watch movements.
What makes the Boston 323 Unique: Today we have the pleasure of presenting to you the Boston 323. This gorgeous watch was originally manufactured in Waltham, Massachusetts by the Waltham Watch Company in 1924. We love the look of the gold-colored numerals on this dial, standing out on the soft white dial. We find it interesting that the majority of this dial appears to be in great condition, with the exception of the markings on the second indicator. All of the watches we use regardless of their condition, have been touched by numerous watchmakers and hobbyists over the years and we never quite know the specifics of the wear on these watches. The movement inside this watch has us captivated by the intricate design work all across the bridge plate as well as underneath on the main plate. Accentuated by stainless steel hardware and 17 screw-set and friction-set jewels, this movement is truly a magnificent sight to see. Gold-plated gears and a brass balance wheel hide beneath and give some contrast to the shimmer of this watch. On February 5th of 1924, was the very first radio broadcast of the official time from the Royal Greenwich Observatory.
1924
24479697
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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.
