Watch Description
What makes the Canton 008 unique: Microeconomics is the study of individuals and single industries within an economy, while macroeconomics examines the large-scale behavior of the economy as a whole. Both are necessary to establish a sufficient understanding of the economic landscape and create structures and policies that protect and promote the overall health and success of the economy.
The Vortic Canton 008, the conversion of a pocket watch that was built in 1912, the same year influential macroeconomist Milton Friedman was born, is an epitome of the masterpiece that can be created when the micro and the macro are both honored in the design and construction of a mechanical timepiece.
All of its elements, from the double-sunk dial with its subtle blue center, flowing Arabic numerals, and red minute numerals around its outer edge to its thin spade hands, polished angled bezel, stainless steel case, made-in-America cognac strap, and gilt-inlaid No. 310 movement are impressive by themselves, and after taking a step back to acknowledge the conversion as a whole, the appeal of this watch is in how perfectly they all fit together.
The tiny details like the intricate movement decoration and Hampden Star regulator, along with the broad composition of the timepiece's sloping satin-finished lugs and the finely polished sides of its 45 mm case, are all necessary to the overall dynamism of this Vortic conversion. The design, components, and execution are all well-considered in their individuality and cooperative synergy, and together they form a beautiful, unique, and expertly built wristwatch that is ready to be worn and enjoyed.
Movement Manufacturer Information
The movement inside of this watch was made by Hampden Watch Company. We call this model "The Canton" because the company was located in Canton, Ohio.
Although founded in 1877, Hampen's story truly begins after its purchase by John C. Dueber in 1886. Mr. Dueber was in the process of moving his Kentucky based watch case manufacturing company, and he ultimately decided to move both the case company and Hampden watch company to Canton, Ohio together. Housing both operations on one campus, Dueber was able to produce cases for their own watches, unlike any other watch company. These two companies together eventually formed the Dueber-Hampden Watch Company. The company thrived until the late 1920's when it hit financial trouble and eventually closed its doors. The original factory building is no longer standing.
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Watch Specifications
- Manufacturer: Vortic Watch Company
- Model Year: 2024
- Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
- Case Dimensions:
- Diameter: 45mm
- Thickness: 12mm
- Lug to Lug: 55mm
- Lug Width: 22mm
- Case Material: Stainless Steel
- Crown/Hardware: Stainless Steel
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Stainless Steel
- Strap: Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: Hampden Watch Company
- Serial Number: 3778141
- Manufacture Year: 1910
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Canton 008 unique: Microeconomics is the study of individuals and single industries within an economy, while macroeconomics examines the large-scale behavior of the economy as a whole. Both are necessary to establish a sufficient understanding of the economic landscape and create structures and policies that protect and promote the overall health and success of the economy.
The Vortic Canton 008, the conversion of a pocket watch that was built in 1912, the same year influential macroeconomist Milton Friedman was born, is an epitome of the masterpiece that can be created when the micro and the macro are both honored in the design and construction of a mechanical timepiece.
All of its elements, from the double-sunk dial with its subtle blue center, flowing Arabic numerals, and red minute numerals around its outer edge to its thin spade hands, polished angled bezel, stainless steel case, made-in-America cognac strap, and gilt-inlaid No. 310 movement are impressive by themselves, and after taking a step back to acknowledge the conversion as a whole, the appeal of this watch is in how perfectly they all fit together.
The tiny details like the intricate movement decoration and Hampden Star regulator, along with the broad composition of the timepiece's sloping satin-finished lugs and the finely polished sides of its 45 mm case, are all necessary to the overall dynamism of this Vortic conversion. The design, components, and execution are all well-considered in their individuality and cooperative synergy, and together they form a beautiful, unique, and expertly built wristwatch that is ready to be worn and enjoyed.
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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.
