The Indiana 009 (47mm)
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The Indiana 009 (47mm)

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The Indiana 009 (47mm)
The Indiana 009 (47mm)
The Indiana 009 (47mm)
The Indiana 009 (47mm)
The Indiana 009 (47mm)
The Indiana 009 (47mm)
The Indiana 009 (47mm)
The Indiana 009 (47mm)
The Indiana 009 (47mm)
The Indiana 009 (47mm)

Watch Description

What makes the Indiana 009 unique: Some pocket watches we convert for our Artisan Series feature flawless enamel dials that appear to have been produced just yesterday, while others, like the Indiana 009's dial, proudly bear the marks and patina of their age. We highlighted the 108 years of this South Bend, Indiana timepiece's age by outfitting it with a sandblasted, sulfur-dipped, and lightly buffed 47 mm bronze case, a bronze crown with a forced patina, and a made-in-America full-grain leather strap in Cognac.

The raised pattern of flourishes in the center of its dial radiates outward to block numerals and sits atop a seconds subdial with a coin-edged border. The texture and patina of the dial have developed beautifully over its lifetime of utilization and purpose, and heat-blued open kite hands complete the century-old face of the Indiana 009.

The movement, on the other hand, is almost flawlessly preserved. The architecture of the South Bend Watch Co.'s 19-jewel 429 movement features minimalistic bridges that allow a greater portion of the wheels and gears to be visible and has been beautifully decorated and engraved.

It's a one-of-a-kind Vortic conversion that exhibits the cohesion we strive for in all of our designs, and it serves as a celebration of the history and legacy imbued both literally and metaphorically in the antique timepieces that inspire us and serve as the basis for our builds.


Movement Manufacturer Information

The movement inside of this watch was made by South Bend Watch Company. We call this model "The Indiana" because the company was located in South Bend, Indiana.

Founded in 1902 by sons of the Studebaker Auto Company, South Bend Watch company started producing high-quality watches in 1905 using equipment and employees liquidated from the failed Columbus Watch Company. While initially successful, the company's use of an "on credit" payment system led to its downfall during the stock market crash of 1929. A fire finally destroyed the original factory in 1957.

Watch Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Vortic Watch Company
  • Model Year: 2024
  • Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
  • Case Dimensions:
    • Diameter: 47mm
    • Thickness: 13.5mm
    • Lug to Lug: 59mm
    • Lug Width: 22mm
  • Case Material: Bronze
  • Crown/Hardware: Bronze
  • Water Resistance: 1 ATM
  • Crystals: Sapphire
  • Case Back: Stainless Steel
  • Strap: Leather

Movement

  • Manufacturer: South Bend Watch Company
  • Serial Number: 854619
  • Manufacture Year: 1916
  • Function: Manual Wind
  • Jewels: 19 Jewels
  • Hands: Original
  • Size: 12s
  • Power Reserve: ~36 Hours

What makes the Indiana 009 unique: Some pocket watches we convert for our Artisan Series feature flawless enamel dials that appear to have been produced just yesterday, while others, like the Indiana 009's dial, proudly bear the marks and patina of their age. We highlighted the 108 years of this South Bend, Indiana timepiece's age by outfitting it with a sandblasted, sulfur-dipped, and lightly buffed 47 mm bronze case, a bronze crown with a forced patina, and a made-in-America full-grain leather strap in Cognac.

The raised pattern of flourishes in the center of its dial radiates outward to block numerals and sits atop a seconds subdial with a coin-edged border. The texture and patina of the dial have developed beautifully over its lifetime of utilization and purpose, and heat-blued open kite hands complete the century-old face of the Indiana 009.

The movement, on the other hand, is almost flawlessly preserved. The architecture of the South Bend Watch Co.'s 19-jewel 429 movement features minimalistic bridges that allow a greater portion of the wheels and gears to be visible and has been beautifully decorated and engraved.

It's a one-of-a-kind Vortic conversion that exhibits the cohesion we strive for in all of our designs, and it serves as a celebration of the history and legacy imbued both literally and metaphorically in the antique timepieces that inspire us and serve as the basis for our builds.


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