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What makes the Springfield 124 unique:
The Springfield 124 is a masterpiece of early 20th-century American watchmaking, and we’re thrilled to bring this breathtaking timepiece back to life. At the heart of this watch is its ornately engraved dial, a striking example of the craftsmanship that Illinois Watch Company was known for. The intricate floral engraving catches the light beautifully, while the Art Deco numerals provide a bold contrast atop freckled patina, making this dial an unforgettable sight. Paired with blued steel hands and framed by a notched stainless steel bezel, this piece is a perfect fusion of elegance and rugged charm.
Turning the watch over reveals a show-stopping Illinois movement that radiates with brilliance. The gold-plated “Ambassador” insignia stands out against the intricate damascening and dual-tone bridges, making the mechanics of this watch as visually stunning as its dial. The interplay of gold and silver hues, combined with the remarkable level of detail in the decoration, reminds us why Illinois was among the finest watchmakers of its time.
This one-of-a-kind piece is housed in a sandblasted stainless steel case and finished with an ebony leather strap, allowing the dial and movement to take center stage. Originally manufactured in 1921, this watch was built at a pivotal moment in American industry, the same year President Warren G. Harding’s “Return to Normalcy” plan sought to restore post-war economic prosperity. Now, over a century later, we’re honored to preserve this legacy, transforming it into a wristwatch that will be treasured for generations 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: Sandblasted Steel
- Crown/Hardware: Stainless Steel
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Stainless Steel
- Strap: Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: Illinois Watch Company
- Serial Number: 3963400
- Manufacture Year: 1921
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Springfield 124 unique:
The Springfield 124 is a masterpiece of early 20th-century American watchmaking, and we’re thrilled to bring this breathtaking timepiece back to life. At the heart of this watch is its ornately engraved dial, a striking example of the craftsmanship that Illinois Watch Company was known for. The intricate floral engraving catches the light beautifully, while the Art Deco numerals provide a bold contrast atop freckled patina, making this dial an unforgettable sight. Paired with blued steel hands and framed by a notched stainless steel bezel, this piece is a perfect fusion of elegance and rugged charm.
Turning the watch over reveals a show-stopping Illinois movement that radiates with brilliance. The gold-plated “Ambassador” insignia stands out against the intricate damascening and dual-tone bridges, making the mechanics of this watch as visually stunning as its dial. The interplay of gold and silver hues, combined with the remarkable level of detail in the decoration, reminds us why Illinois was among the finest watchmakers of its time.
This one-of-a-kind piece is housed in a sandblasted stainless steel case and finished with an ebony leather strap, allowing the dial and movement to take center stage. Originally manufactured in 1921, this watch was built at a pivotal moment in American industry, the same year President Warren G. Harding’s “Return to Normalcy” plan sought to restore post-war economic prosperity. Now, over a century later, we’re honored to preserve this legacy, transforming it into a wristwatch that will be treasured for generations 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.