The Lancaster 031 (45mm)
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The Lancaster 031 (45mm)

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The Lancaster 031 (45mm)
The Lancaster 031 (45mm)
The Lancaster 031 (45mm)
The Lancaster 031 (45mm)
The Lancaster 031 (45mm)

Watch Description

What makes the Lancaster 031 unique: Featuring an ornate, floral engraved dial and 17-jewel Hamilton movement, this pocket watch conversion is a showstopper. We've encased the original 1937 pocket watch and blued spade hands in our machined stainless steel case with polished bezel and paired it with an oxblood cordovan leather strap. The resulting wristwatch is a striking homage to American craftsmanship.

Movement Manufacturer Information

The movement inside of this watch was made by Hamilton Watch Company. We call this model "The Lancaster" because the company was located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Hamilton is named after famous Pennsylvanian Alexander Hamilton and is the result of multiple re-organizations of attempted watch companies in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1892, Hamilton had a reputation for superior quality and maintained half of the railroad watch market share during some of the most prolific years of American railroad history. During World War II, Hamilton was integral to the production of accurate timepieces for the Military. Deemed "the watch that won the war," the company established an employee-run newsletter so that employees turned soldiers could keep up with life at the factory. While the original factory still stands as luxury apartments, the company stopped producing watches in the US in 1969. Hamilton now produces watches in Switzerland and is owned by the Swatch Group.

Watch Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Vortic Watch Company
  • Model Year: 2023
  • Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
  • Case Dimensions:
    • Diameter: 45mm
    • Thickness: 12mm
    • Lug to Lug: 55mm
    • Lug Width: 22mm
  • Case Material: Machined Stainless Steel
  • Crown/Hardware: Stainless Steel
  • Water Resistance: 1 ATM
  • Crystals: Sapphire
  • Case Back: Stainless Steel
  • Strap: Oxblood cordovan leather

Movement

  • Manufacturer: Hamilton Watch Company
  • Serial Number: 3444808
  • Manufacture Year: 1937
  • Function: Manual Wind
  • Jewels: 17 Jewels
  • Hands: Original
  • Size: 12s
  • Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Lancaster 031 unique: Featuring an ornate, floral engraved dial and 17-jewel Hamilton movement, this pocket watch conversion is a showstopper. We've encased the original 1937 pocket watch and blued spade hands in our machined stainless steel case with polished bezel and paired it with an oxblood cordovan leather strap. The resulting wristwatch is a striking homage to American craftsmanship.

The Movement

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The Strap

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