Watch Description
What makes the Burlington 015 Unique:
The Burlington 015 stands out for its distinctive crown placement and sleek monochrome design. Its aged ivory dial is speckled with patina that tells the story of more than a century, framed by bold black numerals and blued steel cathedral-style hands. The dial’s subtle texture and elegant symmetry draw the eye to a recessed sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock, giving this piece both depth and balance.
Inside, this timepiece houses a 21-jewel movement originally manufactured by the Burlington Watch Company in 1918. Known for their precision and durability, Burlington’s high-grade movements were built for reliability and proudly bore American-made excellence. Through the open caseback, polished gears and engraved bridges reveal the intricate craftsmanship that defined the early 20th century.
The restored movement is housed in a machined titanium case with a deep black DLC coating, paired with a matching black leather strap for a modern, cohesive look. A polished steel crown at the 3 o’clock position adds contrast and visual intrigue, making this one of the most unique configurations in our collection.
In 1918, the U.S. Congress established the modern system of time zones and officially approved daylight saving time—forever changing the way Americans measured and coordinated time. The Burlington 015 embodies that pivotal moment, preserving the artistry and innovation that made American watchmaking a cornerstone of progress.
Movement Manufacturer Information
The movement inside of this watch was made by Burlington Watch Company. We call this model "The Burlington" because the company was located in Burlington, Illinois.
The Burlington Watch Company is unique in the sense that it did not manufacture its own watches. Only operating from 1908-1925, the Illinois Watch Company actually produced the vast majority of Burlington brand watches. The company sold watches by mail order on credit with payment plans. The called themselves the anti-trust watch saying that other companies fixed prices and forced consumers to pay extra because of the middleman. Their goal was to make high-quality watches available to those who couldn't normally afford them.
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Watch Specifications
- Manufacturer: Vortic Watch Company
- Model Year: 2024
- Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
- Case Dimensions:
- Diameter: 47mm
- Thickness: 12mm
- Lug to Lug: 55mm
- Lug Width: 22mm
- Case Material: DLC Titanium
- Crown/Hardware: Nickel Plated
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Titanium
- Strap: Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: Burlington Watch Company
- Serial Number: 3398367
- Manufacture Year: 1918
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 21 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Burlington 015 Unique:
The Burlington 015 stands out for its distinctive crown placement and sleek monochrome design. Its aged ivory dial is speckled with patina that tells the story of more than a century, framed by bold black numerals and blued steel cathedral-style hands. The dial’s subtle texture and elegant symmetry draw the eye to a recessed sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock, giving this piece both depth and balance.
Inside, this timepiece houses a 21-jewel movement originally manufactured by the Burlington Watch Company in 1918. Known for their precision and durability, Burlington’s high-grade movements were built for reliability and proudly bore American-made excellence. Through the open caseback, polished gears and engraved bridges reveal the intricate craftsmanship that defined the early 20th century.
The restored movement is housed in a machined titanium case with a deep black DLC coating, paired with a matching black leather strap for a modern, cohesive look. A polished steel crown at the 3 o’clock position adds contrast and visual intrigue, making this one of the most unique configurations in our collection.
In 1918, the U.S. Congress established the modern system of time zones and officially approved daylight saving time—forever changing the way Americans measured and coordinated time. The Burlington 015 embodies that pivotal moment, preserving the artistry and innovation that made American watchmaking a cornerstone of progress.
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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.
