Watch Description
What Makes The Canton 011 Unique:
The Canton 011 immediately stands apart with a dial that glows in a rich golden honey tone, offering a warmth that is rarely found on antique American pocket watches. Built around a 17-jewel Hampden movement manufactured in 1915, this piece comes from a period when Hampden was producing dependable, finely finished movements that blended everyday reliability with refined aesthetics. More than a century later, both the movement and dial have matured into something that feels remarkably distinctive.
The first feature collectors will notice is the dial's vibrant golden patina, a naturally aged finish that transforms what was once a lighter surface into something rich and inviting. Bold black Roman numerals create striking contrast against the warm background, while the blued open-circle hands provide a graceful visual balance. The recessed center ring subtly frames the Hampden signature, and the matching golden sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock creates a remarkably cohesive appearance, making the entire dial feel intentionally designed rather than simply aged by time.
Turning the watch over reveals the beautifully preserved 17-jewel Hampden movement beneath the sapphire exhibition crystal. Painstakingly engraved waves sweep across the bridges, complemented by radially brushed and polished winding wheels, gold jewel settings, and the exposed balance assembly. Collectors will appreciate the flowing architecture of the movement, which provides an unobstructed view of the gear train while showcasing the intricate finishing that helped establish Hampden as one of America's respected watch manufacturers during the early twentieth century.
The Canton 011 is housed in Vortic's 45mm machined stainless steel Canton case, paired with a softly tumbled stainless steel bezel that introduces subtle contrast without distracting from the dial. A machined stainless steel crown and American-made brown leather strap complete the watch, with the rich leather echoing the warm tones that have naturally developed across the dial over the past century.
The Canton 011 is a celebration of honest aging. Its uncommon honey-gold dial, bold Roman numerals, and beautifully finished Hampden movement combine to create a watch that feels both refined and deeply personal, offering collectors a piece whose character could only have been earned through more than one hundred years of history.
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: Machined 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: 3331920
- Manufacture Year: 1915
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What Makes The Canton 011 Unique:
The Canton 011 immediately stands apart with a dial that glows in a rich golden honey tone, offering a warmth that is rarely found on antique American pocket watches. Built around a 17-jewel Hampden movement manufactured in 1915, this piece comes from a period when Hampden was producing dependable, finely finished movements that blended everyday reliability with refined aesthetics. More than a century later, both the movement and dial have matured into something that feels remarkably distinctive.
The first feature collectors will notice is the dial's vibrant golden patina, a naturally aged finish that transforms what was once a lighter surface into something rich and inviting. Bold black Roman numerals create striking contrast against the warm background, while the blued open-circle hands provide a graceful visual balance. The recessed center ring subtly frames the Hampden signature, and the matching golden sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock creates a remarkably cohesive appearance, making the entire dial feel intentionally designed rather than simply aged by time.
Turning the watch over reveals the beautifully preserved 17-jewel Hampden movement beneath the sapphire exhibition crystal. Painstakingly engraved waves sweep across the bridges, complemented by radially brushed and polished winding wheels, gold jewel settings, and the exposed balance assembly. Collectors will appreciate the flowing architecture of the movement, which provides an unobstructed view of the gear train while showcasing the intricate finishing that helped establish Hampden as one of America's respected watch manufacturers during the early twentieth century.
The Canton 011 is housed in Vortic's 45mm machined stainless steel Canton case, paired with a softly tumbled stainless steel bezel that introduces subtle contrast without distracting from the dial. A machined stainless steel crown and American-made brown leather strap complete the watch, with the rich leather echoing the warm tones that have naturally developed across the dial over the past century.
The Canton 011 is a celebration of honest aging. Its uncommon honey-gold dial, bold Roman numerals, and beautifully finished Hampden movement combine to create a watch that feels both refined and deeply personal, offering collectors a piece whose character could only have been earned through more than one hundred years of history.
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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.
