The Springfield 018 (45mm)
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The Springfield 018 (45mm)

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The Springfield 018 (45mm)
The Springfield 018 (45mm)
The Springfield 018 (45mm)
The Springfield 018 (45mm)
The Springfield 018 (45mm)
The Springfield 018 (45mm)
The Springfield 018 (45mm)

Watch Description

What makes the Springfield 018 unique: The Springfield 018 from the Vortic Watch Company is part of the American Artisan Series and is a pocketwatch conversion.

This limited edition watch is part of the American Artisan Series and was built from an antique 17-jewel Illinois Watch Company pocket watch first built in 1915.  The machined stainless steel case, bezel, and bronze crown give the watch a classic and timeless look.

Movement Manufacturer Information

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

Originally called the Springfield Watch Company, Illinois came to Springfield, Illinois in 1869 while the "modern" watch industry was fairly new but highly promising. City officials felt that the addition of industry to the city of Springfield would be excellent for the city's growth. However, after a series of failures and re-brandings, the company had a slow start until 1903 when they decided to manufacture high-quality watches only. Eventually making some of the most beautiful watches of their time, the company sold to Hamilton in 1927. Hamilton continued producing watches under the Illinois name for some time, but the original Springfield factory no longer stands.

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 Steel
  • Crown/Hardware: Bronze
  • Water Resistance: 1 ATM
  • Crystals: Sapphire
  • Case Back: Stainless Steel
  • Strap: Leather

Movement

  • Manufacturer: Illinois Watch Company
  • Serial Number: 2723582
  • Manufacture Year: 1915
  • Function: Manual Wind
  • Jewels: 17 Jewels
  • Hands: Original
  • Size: 12s
  • Power Reserve: ~36 Hours

What makes the Springfield 018 unique: The Springfield 018 from the Vortic Watch Company is part of the American Artisan Series and is a pocketwatch conversion.

This limited edition watch is part of the American Artisan Series and was built from an antique 17-jewel Illinois Watch Company pocket watch first built in 1915.  The machined stainless steel case, bezel, and bronze crown give the watch a classic and timeless look.

The Movement

The Story

The Strap

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