Watch Description
What makes the Lancaster 093 unique:
The Lancaster 093 is a striking timepiece that tells its own story through a rich, time-worn patina and exquisite raised gold numerals. The aged dial, with its warm bronze and silver hues, showcases an incredible depth of character, complemented by blued steel spade hands that provide a striking contrast. Every glance at this piece reveals new details, from the softened texture of its numerals to the precision of its delicate minute markers, offering a glimpse into the craftsmanship of early American watchmaking.
Housed within a sandblasted stainless steel case, this watch features a Hamilton 912 movement, a high-grade 17-jewel mechanism manufactured in 1931. The movement is adorned with bold Geneva stripes and an intricate bridge layout, a true testament to Hamilton’s commitment to precision and durability. As with all our timepieces, we’ve carefully preserved and restored this movement to honor its nearly century-old legacy.
Encased with a coin-edge sandblasted bezel and finished with a knurled steel crown, this watch perfectly balances rugged durability with refined design. Paired with a tobacco-colored leather strap, the warm tones complement the dial’s unique patina, creating an earthy, sophisticated aesthetic.
Also in 1931, the Empire State Building officially opened its doors, standing as the tallest building in the world at the time. This marvel of American engineering and ambition symbolized the era’s relentless pursuit of progress—a quality reflected in the craftsmanship of this Hamilton timepiece. The same spirit of innovation that pushed architects to new heights in the 1930s also drove watchmakers like Hamilton to refine their techniques, ensuring reliability and precision in an ever-modernizing world.
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.
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Watch Specifications
- Manufacturer: Vortic Watch Company
- Model Year: 2025
- Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
- Case Dimensions:
- Diameter: 45mm
- Thickness: 12mm
- Lug to Lug: 50mm
- 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: Hamilton Watch Company
- Serial Number: 3352067
- Manufacture Year: 1931
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Lancaster 093 unique:
The Lancaster 093 is a striking timepiece that tells its own story through a rich, time-worn patina and exquisite raised gold numerals. The aged dial, with its warm bronze and silver hues, showcases an incredible depth of character, complemented by blued steel spade hands that provide a striking contrast. Every glance at this piece reveals new details, from the softened texture of its numerals to the precision of its delicate minute markers, offering a glimpse into the craftsmanship of early American watchmaking.
Housed within a sandblasted stainless steel case, this watch features a Hamilton 912 movement, a high-grade 17-jewel mechanism manufactured in 1931. The movement is adorned with bold Geneva stripes and an intricate bridge layout, a true testament to Hamilton’s commitment to precision and durability. As with all our timepieces, we’ve carefully preserved and restored this movement to honor its nearly century-old legacy.
Encased with a coin-edge sandblasted bezel and finished with a knurled steel crown, this watch perfectly balances rugged durability with refined design. Paired with a tobacco-colored leather strap, the warm tones complement the dial’s unique patina, creating an earthy, sophisticated aesthetic.
Also in 1931, the Empire State Building officially opened its doors, standing as the tallest building in the world at the time. This marvel of American engineering and ambition symbolized the era’s relentless pursuit of progress—a quality reflected in the craftsmanship of this Hamilton timepiece. The same spirit of innovation that pushed architects to new heights in the 1930s also drove watchmakers like Hamilton to refine their techniques, ensuring reliability and precision in an ever-modernizing world.
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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.
