Watch Description
What makes the Indiana 013 unique:
The Indiana 013 features a classic porcelain dial from South Bend Watch Company, marked by bold Roman numerals and a recessed sub-seconds dial. Over a century old, the dial shows visible age—fine cracks stretch subtly across its glossy surface, offering a compelling reminder of the era it hails from. Slim, heat-blued steel hands sweep across the face with elegant restraint, adding a cool-toned contrast to the white dial and deep black numerals.
Inside, this watch houses a 17-jewel South Bend movement made in 1910—a rare find in our collection and a testament to Indiana’s contribution to American horology. This particular Double Roller movement was a technical advancement of its time, offering improved shock resistance and reliability. The bridge plates feature an ornate and deeply grooved horizontal stripe pattern that catches the light at every angle, while polished steel components and gold gears work in harmony beneath the surface.
We preserved this rare movement in a 47mm machined titanium case with a tumbled finish, topped with a smooth, polished titanium bezel. A knurled tumbled titanium crown at the 12 o’clock position complements the watch’s industrial character, while the deep ebony leather strap adds balance and understated polish.
In 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was officially incorporated, marking the beginning of a movement that would shape generations of American youth. That same year, South Bend Watch Company was in its prime, producing watches known for both reliability and regional pride—making this timepiece a true American original.
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: Machined Titanium
- Crown/Hardware: Titanium
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Stainless Steel
- Strap: Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: South Bend Watch Company
- Serial Number: 637817
- Manufacture Year: 1910
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Indiana 013 unique:
The Indiana 013 features a classic porcelain dial from South Bend Watch Company, marked by bold Roman numerals and a recessed sub-seconds dial. Over a century old, the dial shows visible age—fine cracks stretch subtly across its glossy surface, offering a compelling reminder of the era it hails from. Slim, heat-blued steel hands sweep across the face with elegant restraint, adding a cool-toned contrast to the white dial and deep black numerals.
Inside, this watch houses a 17-jewel South Bend movement made in 1910—a rare find in our collection and a testament to Indiana’s contribution to American horology. This particular Double Roller movement was a technical advancement of its time, offering improved shock resistance and reliability. The bridge plates feature an ornate and deeply grooved horizontal stripe pattern that catches the light at every angle, while polished steel components and gold gears work in harmony beneath the surface.
We preserved this rare movement in a 47mm machined titanium case with a tumbled finish, topped with a smooth, polished titanium bezel. A knurled tumbled titanium crown at the 12 o’clock position complements the watch’s industrial character, while the deep ebony leather strap adds balance and understated polish.
In 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was officially incorporated, marking the beginning of a movement that would shape generations of American youth. That same year, South Bend Watch Company was in its prime, producing watches known for both reliability and regional pride—making this timepiece a true American original.
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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.
