Watch Description
What makes the Springfield 104 unique:
The Springfield 110 captures the essence of early 20th-century design with a dial that has gracefully aged over time. Gold-toned numerals stand out against a softly patinaed backdrop, framed by crisp black minute markers. A recessed octagonal sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock adds a distinctive geometric detail, while long, blued steel hands sweep elegantly across the display, their tones shifting in the light. Together, these elements create a dial that tells its century-long story with subtle depth and character.
Inside, this watch houses a 17-jewel Illinois Watch Company movement originally manufactured in 1922. The open caseback reveals engraved bridges lined with Geneva stripes, gold-plated gears, and copper-toned jewel settings that bring striking contrast to the polished steel components. Each restored movement exemplifies the artistry and precision of American watchmaking during its golden age.
The case is machined from stainless steel and finished with a sandblasted texture that emphasizes its durability and rugged charm. A knurled stainless steel crown ensures reliable winding, while the deep brown leather strap adds warmth and balance to the watch’s overall presence. With its blend of vintage character and modern craftsmanship, this piece feels as timeless as the story it carries.
In 1922, the Illinois Central Railroad introduced its first electric passenger train, transforming travel across the Midwest while Illinois Watch Company was producing precision instruments like this very movement. The Springfield 110 embodies that same spirit of innovation and progress, preserving American history in a form meant to be worn and appreciated every day.
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.
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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: 55mm
- Lug Width: 22mm
- Case Material: Machined Stainless Steel
- Crown/Hardware: Bronze
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Stainless Steel
- Strap: Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: Illinois Watch Company
- Serial Number: 3110141
- Manufacture Year: 1917
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Springfield 104 unique:
The Springfield 110 captures the essence of early 20th-century design with a dial that has gracefully aged over time. Gold-toned numerals stand out against a softly patinaed backdrop, framed by crisp black minute markers. A recessed octagonal sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock adds a distinctive geometric detail, while long, blued steel hands sweep elegantly across the display, their tones shifting in the light. Together, these elements create a dial that tells its century-long story with subtle depth and character.
Inside, this watch houses a 17-jewel Illinois Watch Company movement originally manufactured in 1922. The open caseback reveals engraved bridges lined with Geneva stripes, gold-plated gears, and copper-toned jewel settings that bring striking contrast to the polished steel components. Each restored movement exemplifies the artistry and precision of American watchmaking during its golden age.
The case is machined from stainless steel and finished with a sandblasted texture that emphasizes its durability and rugged charm. A knurled stainless steel crown ensures reliable winding, while the deep brown leather strap adds warmth and balance to the watch’s overall presence. With its blend of vintage character and modern craftsmanship, this piece feels as timeless as the story it carries.
In 1922, the Illinois Central Railroad introduced its first electric passenger train, transforming travel across the Midwest while Illinois Watch Company was producing precision instruments like this very movement. The Springfield 110 embodies that same spirit of innovation and progress, preserving American history in a form meant to be worn and appreciated every day.
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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.
