Watch Description
What makes the Chicago 017 unique: Introducing the Chicago 017, a stunning wristwatch conversion that blends the classic design of an antique pocket watch with modern style and precision. Our team at Vortic Watch Company has taken an Elgin Watch Company pocket watch from 1919 and transformed it into a beautifully polished stainless steel watch with a bronze crown, a black cordovan leather strap, and gold-plated gears. We are proud to say that this watch is part of our American Artisan Series, which features unique timepieces made by hand right here in the USA.The Chicago 017 perfectly exemplifies our commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail. We have preserved the original 17-jewel movement of the pocket watch and incorporated it into a polished stainless steel case and bezel, resulting in a durable and sophisticated watch. With its classic yet modern design, the Chicago 017 is a timepiece that is sure to turn heads and start conversations. So why settle for a mass-produced watch when you can own a one-of-a-kind piece of American history? Experience the beauty and precision of the Chicago 017 today!
Movement Manufacturer Information
The movement inside of this watch was made by Elgin Watch Company. We call this model "The Chicago" because of the company's proximity to the city.
Also known as Elgin National Watch Company, Elgin wasn't only the largest watch manufacturer in the United States, but the largest watch manufacturer in the world for almost 100 years, operating from 1864-1964. The company often used a depiction of father time on advertisements. At one point, the company was making 7,500 watch movements per week and had 2,300 employees. The factory was demolished in 1966 and replaced with a shopping center.
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Watch Specifications
- Manufacturer: Vortic Watch Company
- Model Year: 2023
- Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
- Case Diameter: 45mm
- Case Material: Machined
- Crown/Hardware: Bronze
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Stainless Steel
- Strap: Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: Elgin Watch Company
- Serial Number: 21746059
- Manufacture Year: 1919
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
The Chicago 017 perfectly exemplifies our commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail. We have preserved the original 17-jewel movement of the pocket watch and incorporated it into a polished stainless steel case and bezel, resulting in a durable and sophisticated watch. With its classic yet modern design, the Chicago 017 is a timepiece that is sure to turn heads and start conversations. So why settle for a mass-produced watch when you can own a one-of-a-kind piece of American history? Experience the beauty and precision of the Chicago 017 today!
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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.
