Watch Description
What makes the Boston 463 unique: Today, we are proud to present this magnificent timepiece, originally manufactured by the American Waltham Watch Company in 1924 — the Boston 463. Take one look at this watch, and you’ll be struck by the way our Machined Titanium case complements the gold-colored numerals and brilliant silver subdial. The stark blue watch hands are in excellent condition, and they give the piece a unique luminance. Lastly, the golden vine-like design on the dial completes this watch with a certain elegance you can’t find elsewhere. The clear display case on this watch gives you a window into all the interworkings that make this piece function, including the beautifully machined bridge plate and gold-plated gears. The machined pattern on the bridge plate is truly striking, with ribbon-like patterns that blossom in the center. This No. 1235 grade piece boasts 17 jewels and a gold-plated crown. Finally, the rye leather strap brings this whole piece together, letting it be a functional timepiece once again.This watch was originally created in Waltham, Massachusetts, in 1924 — the same year when astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered that the Andromeda Nebula was actually a galaxy. Before then, the only galaxy was known to be the Milky Way, and so Hubble continued to research and discovered over 20 more galaxies before his death in 1953. Hubble discovered these galaxies using the largest telescope of his time at Mt. Wilson Observatory. The Nasa Hubble Telescope was accurately named after his legacy and continues to give us glimpses of the ever-expanding universe.
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
- Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
- Case Dimensions:
- Diameter: 47mm
- Thickness: 12mm
- Lug to Lug: 55mm
- Lug Width: 22mm
- Case Material: Machined Titanium
- Crown/Hardware: Gold Plated
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Stainless Steel
- Strap: Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: Waltham Watch Company
- Serial Number: 24431537
- Manufacture Year: 1924
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
This watch was originally created in Waltham, Massachusetts, in 1924 — the same year when astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered that the Andromeda Nebula was actually a galaxy. Before then, the only galaxy was known to be the Milky Way, and so Hubble continued to research and discovered over 20 more galaxies before his death in 1953. Hubble discovered these galaxies using the largest telescope of his time at Mt. Wilson Observatory. The Nasa Hubble Telescope was accurately named after his legacy and continues to give us glimpses of the ever-expanding universe.
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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.
