Watch Description
What Makes The Canton 010 Unique:
The Canton 010 is defined by quiet refinement rather than bold ornamentation. Built around a 17-jewel Hampden movement manufactured in 1915, this watch comes from an era when the Hampden Watch Company had earned a reputation for producing dependable, well-finished movements that balanced precision with understated elegance. More than a century later, that philosophy is still evident in every detail.
The first feature collectors will notice is the exceptionally brushed silver dial, accented by a subtle engraved octagonal cartouche surrounding the Hampden signature. Rather than relying on elaborate decoration, the dial uses crisp black Arabic numerals with an Art Nouveau influence and delicate blued open-circle hands to create its character. The engraved center catches the light just enough to reveal its intricate pattern without overwhelming the simplicity of the overall design. Completing the composition is a recessed sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock, adding depth while maintaining the dial's balanced proportions.
Turning the watch over reveals the beautifully preserved 17-jewel Hampden movement beneath the sapphire exhibition crystal. Striking Geneva-style stripes flow across the bridges, while swirled winding wheels, gold jewel settings, and the exposed balance assembly backed by perlage finishing highlight the craftsmanship that made Hampden one of America's respected watch manufacturers during the early twentieth century. The movement's open layout provides an unobstructed view of the gear train, allowing collectors to appreciate both its mechanical beauty and enduring functionality.
The Canton 010 is housed in Vortic's 45mm sandblasted stainless steel Canton case, paired with a sandblasted Grade 5 titanium bezel that complements the movement's industrial character. A tumbled Grade 5 titanium crown introduces a subtle contrast in texture, while the American-made black leather strap provides a timeless finishing touch that allows the vintage dial to remain the focal point.
The Canton 010 is a study in restrained American design. Its engraved center cartouche, graceful blued hands, and exceptionally clean Hampden movement create a watch that rewards close inspection, proving that some of the most compelling antique timepieces make their impression through precision, proportion, and quiet craftsmanship.
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: 2025
- Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
- Case Diameter: 45mm
- Case Material: Sandblasted Stainless Steel
- Crown/Hardware: Titanium
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Stainless Steel
- Strap: Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: Hampden Watch Company
- Serial Number: 3362489
- Manufacture Year: 1915
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What Makes The Canton 010 Unique:
The Canton 010 is defined by quiet refinement rather than bold ornamentation. Built around a 17-jewel Hampden movement manufactured in 1915, this watch comes from an era when the Hampden Watch Company had earned a reputation for producing dependable, well-finished movements that balanced precision with understated elegance. More than a century later, that philosophy is still evident in every detail.
The first feature collectors will notice is the exceptionally brushed silver dial, accented by a subtle engraved octagonal cartouche surrounding the Hampden signature. Rather than relying on elaborate decoration, the dial uses crisp black Arabic numerals with an Art Nouveau influence and delicate blued open-circle hands to create its character. The engraved center catches the light just enough to reveal its intricate pattern without overwhelming the simplicity of the overall design. Completing the composition is a recessed sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock, adding depth while maintaining the dial's balanced proportions.
Turning the watch over reveals the beautifully preserved 17-jewel Hampden movement beneath the sapphire exhibition crystal. Striking Geneva-style stripes flow across the bridges, while swirled winding wheels, gold jewel settings, and the exposed balance assembly backed by perlage finishing highlight the craftsmanship that made Hampden one of America's respected watch manufacturers during the early twentieth century. The movement's open layout provides an unobstructed view of the gear train, allowing collectors to appreciate both its mechanical beauty and enduring functionality.
The Canton 010 is housed in Vortic's 45mm sandblasted stainless steel Canton case, paired with a sandblasted Grade 5 titanium bezel that complements the movement's industrial character. A tumbled Grade 5 titanium crown introduces a subtle contrast in texture, while the American-made black leather strap provides a timeless finishing touch that allows the vintage dial to remain the focal point.
The Canton 010 is a study in restrained American design. Its engraved center cartouche, graceful blued hands, and exceptionally clean Hampden movement create a watch that rewards close inspection, proving that some of the most compelling antique timepieces make their impression through precision, proportion, and quiet craftsmanship.
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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.
