Watch Description
What makes the Springfield 122 unique:
The Springfield 122 exudes quiet strength and warmth through its rich golden dial, where aged tones and soft texture tell a story more than a century in the making. Gold numerals rise gently from the surface, their luminous finish reflecting the craftsmanship of the early 1900s. Matching heavy moon hands sweep gracefully across the dial, complemented by a recessed sub-seconds display at 6 o’clock for balanced symmetry and timeless elegance.
Inside, this watch houses a 21-jewel Illinois Watch Company movement originally manufactured in 1921. Part of the esteemed A. Lincoln grade, this movement represents one of the company’s finest railroad-grade designs—built for both precision and beauty. Through the open caseback, you can see the intricate damaskeening, polished bridges, and hand-engraved “A. Lincoln” signature—a tribute to Illinois’ home state and to the enduring legacy of American excellence.
Encasing the restored movement is a machined titanium case with a smooth titanium bezel, chosen for its lightness and durability. A knurled steel crown adds tactile refinement, while the tobacco-colored leather strap complements the dial’s aged gold tones perfectly. Together, these details create a watch that feels grounded in history yet refined for today’s collector.
In 1921, the same year this movement was made, the Lincoln Memorial was officially dedicated in Washington, D.C.—a national symbol of integrity and perseverance. The Springfield 122 carries that same spirit forward, preserving the art and engineering of early American watchmaking for another century to come.
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 Titanium
- Crown/Hardware: Stainless Steel
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Stainless Steel
- Strap: Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: Illinois Watch Company
- Serial Number: 3865578
- Manufacture Year: 1921
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 21 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Springfield 122 unique:
The Springfield 122 exudes quiet strength and warmth through its rich golden dial, where aged tones and soft texture tell a story more than a century in the making. Gold numerals rise gently from the surface, their luminous finish reflecting the craftsmanship of the early 1900s. Matching heavy moon hands sweep gracefully across the dial, complemented by a recessed sub-seconds display at 6 o’clock for balanced symmetry and timeless elegance.
Inside, this watch houses a 21-jewel Illinois Watch Company movement originally manufactured in 1921. Part of the esteemed A. Lincoln grade, this movement represents one of the company’s finest railroad-grade designs—built for both precision and beauty. Through the open caseback, you can see the intricate damaskeening, polished bridges, and hand-engraved “A. Lincoln” signature—a tribute to Illinois’ home state and to the enduring legacy of American excellence.
Encasing the restored movement is a machined titanium case with a smooth titanium bezel, chosen for its lightness and durability. A knurled steel crown adds tactile refinement, while the tobacco-colored leather strap complements the dial’s aged gold tones perfectly. Together, these details create a watch that feels grounded in history yet refined for today’s collector.
In 1921, the same year this movement was made, the Lincoln Memorial was officially dedicated in Washington, D.C.—a national symbol of integrity and perseverance. The Springfield 122 carries that same spirit forward, preserving the art and engineering of early American watchmaking for another century to come.
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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.
