Watch Description
What makes the Lancaster 113 unique:
The Lancaster 113 presents a study in balance and clarity, anchored by a pristine white dial that feels both elegant and purposeful. A bold set of black numerals, each with a subtle flare, arcs crisply around the display and is accented by a ring of red minute markers along the outer edge. At 6 o’clock, a slightly recessed sub-seconds dial adds quiet depth, framed by finely printed numerals and markers for precise legibility. Above, a rare pair of spade-and-whip style hands—one crafted in vibrant blued steel, the other in a striking shade of purple—float gracefully across the dial, offering a vivid interplay of color and character. Completing the face is the ornate Hamilton signature, rendered in a decorative type that underscores the artistry of the era.
Inside, this watch houses a 19-jewel Hamilton movement originally manufactured in 1913. Through the open caseback, the engine reveals a remarkable display of craft: sweeping damaskeening patterns ripple across the bridge plates, while gold-toned gears glint under shifting light. Each component—down to the precision-cut teeth of the crown and ratchet wheels—carries its own artistry, blending both engineering excellence and aesthetic design. It’s a movement that rewards close study, equally beautiful in form and function.
The case is machined from solid titanium, its smooth, brushed surfaces lending a contemporary durability to the antique heart within. A matching machined titanium bezel frames the dial with subtle strength, while the knurled crown ensures both tactile grip and visual balance. Paired with an ebony-toned American-made leather strap, the watch sits confidently on the wrist, offering both comfort and timeless appeal.
This movement was crafted in 1913, a year that marked a turning point in American infrastructure and technology. That same year, the Lincoln Highway Association was founded, with the goal of creating the first transcontinental highway across the United States. Just as the highway connected the nation in a new way, this Hamilton movement represents the spirit of progress and precision that defined American manufacturing at the dawn of the 20th century.
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.
Legal Disclaimer: All product and company names, logos, brands, and other trademarks featured or referred to within Vortic's products and services are the property of their respective intellectual property rights holders, if any. Those intellectual property rights holders, other than Vortic, LLC, are not affiliated with Vortic, LLC, our products, or our website. They do not sponsor or endorse our materials.
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: Machined Titanium
- Crown/Hardware: Titanium
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Stainless Steel
- Strap: Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: Hamilton Watch Company
- Serial Number: 1756751
- Manufacture Year: 1913
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 19 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Lancaster 113 unique:
The Lancaster 113 presents a study in balance and clarity, anchored by a pristine white dial that feels both elegant and purposeful. A bold set of black numerals, each with a subtle flare, arcs crisply around the display and is accented by a ring of red minute markers along the outer edge. At 6 o’clock, a slightly recessed sub-seconds dial adds quiet depth, framed by finely printed numerals and markers for precise legibility. Above, a rare pair of spade-and-whip style hands—one crafted in vibrant blued steel, the other in a striking shade of purple—float gracefully across the dial, offering a vivid interplay of color and character. Completing the face is the ornate Hamilton signature, rendered in a decorative type that underscores the artistry of the era.
Inside, this watch houses a 19-jewel Hamilton movement originally manufactured in 1913. Through the open caseback, the engine reveals a remarkable display of craft: sweeping damaskeening patterns ripple across the bridge plates, while gold-toned gears glint under shifting light. Each component—down to the precision-cut teeth of the crown and ratchet wheels—carries its own artistry, blending both engineering excellence and aesthetic design. It’s a movement that rewards close study, equally beautiful in form and function.
The case is machined from solid titanium, its smooth, brushed surfaces lending a contemporary durability to the antique heart within. A matching machined titanium bezel frames the dial with subtle strength, while the knurled crown ensures both tactile grip and visual balance. Paired with an ebony-toned American-made leather strap, the watch sits confidently on the wrist, offering both comfort and timeless appeal.
This movement was crafted in 1913, a year that marked a turning point in American infrastructure and technology. That same year, the Lincoln Highway Association was founded, with the goal of creating the first transcontinental highway across the United States. Just as the highway connected the nation in a new way, this Hamilton movement represents the spirit of progress and precision that defined American manufacturing at the dawn of the 20th century.
Let customers speak for us
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.
