Watch Description
What makes the Indiana 010 unique:
The Indiana 010 is a remarkable timepiece that intertwines American automotive and watchmaking history. With its distinguished Studebaker insignia, this watch pays homage to two iconic South Bend institutions—the South Bend Watch Company and the Studebaker Corporation—whose shared history embodies innovation and craftsmanship. Its design and legacy make it a powerful symbol of American ingenuity.
At the heart of this watch is a South Bend 21-jewel manual-wind movement, originally crafted in 1928. The movement proudly bears the Studebaker name, highlighting the partnership between these two South Bend companies. Studebaker, renowned for its groundbreaking automobiles, and the South Bend Watch Company, celebrated for their precision timepieces, shared a commitment to excellence that is evident in this piece.
The sandblasted stainless steel case beautifully frames the golden-hued dial, which features bold black numerals, vibrant red accents, and striking blued steel hands. Complemented by a rugged brown leather strap, this watch blends vintage charm with modern durability, making it as timeless as the legacies it celebrates.
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.
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Watch Specifications
- Manufacturer: Vortic Watch Company
- Model Year: 2025
- Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
- Case Dimensions:
- Diameter: 47mm
- Thickness: 13.5mm
- Lug to Lug: 59mm
- Lug Width: 22mm
- Case Material: Sandblasted Stainless Steel
- Crown/Hardware: Stainless Steel
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Stainless Steel
- Strap: Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: South Bend Watch Company
- Serial Number: 1237127
- Manufacture Year: 1928
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 21 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Indiana 010 unique:
The Indiana 010 is a remarkable timepiece that intertwines American automotive and watchmaking history. With its distinguished Studebaker insignia, this watch pays homage to two iconic South Bend institutions—the South Bend Watch Company and the Studebaker Corporation—whose shared history embodies innovation and craftsmanship. Its design and legacy make it a powerful symbol of American ingenuity.
At the heart of this watch is a South Bend 21-jewel manual-wind movement, originally crafted in 1928. The movement proudly bears the Studebaker name, highlighting the partnership between these two South Bend companies. Studebaker, renowned for its groundbreaking automobiles, and the South Bend Watch Company, celebrated for their precision timepieces, shared a commitment to excellence that is evident in this piece.
The sandblasted stainless steel case beautifully frames the golden-hued dial, which features bold black numerals, vibrant red accents, and striking blued steel hands. Complemented by a rugged brown leather strap, this watch blends vintage charm with modern durability, making it as timeless as the legacies it celebrates.
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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.