Watch Description
What makes the Springfield 141 unique:
The Springfield 141 features a dial that feels both storied and sculptural. Its parchment-toned surface is accented by vertical striations that echo brushed metal, giving the piece a striking, tactile depth. A full ring of bold Roman numerals anchors the design in tradition, while heat-blued diamond-kite hands stretch across the dial with dramatic elegance. The recessed sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock is finely defined, offering minute markers in crisp detail—both practical and poetic. At the center, “Statesman” is printed in delicate script, a rare signature that reappears on the movement itself. In fact, we don't remember seeing a "Statesman" before at all.
While we can’t confirm the full provenance of each component, the matching “Statesman” name on both the dial and movement suggests they may have lived this history together—a pairing that feels purposeful and deeply cohesive.
This watch is powered by a beautifully preserved 19-jewel Illinois movement from 1923. These higher jewel counts reduce friction, enabling smoother operation and enhanced longevity—an upgrade that represents a significant leap in early 20th-century watchmaking. The movement showcases polished bridges, precise gears, and a subtle pebbled texture that visually mirrors the vertical brush pattern on the dial. Together, they create a harmony between front and back that’s rarely seen.
The case is machined from stainless steel and finished with a soft sandblasted texture, complemented by a smooth sandblasted bezel. The vertically grooved crown offers confident grip and ties in with the watch’s industrial, tactile appeal. A black American-made leather strap completes the composition, balancing the timeworn elegance of the dial with a clean modern silhouette.
This movement was manufactured in 1923—the same year that American inventor Garrett Morgan patented the three-position traffic signal, laying the groundwork for standardized traffic lights across the country. Like Morgan’s invention, this watch is a product of practical brilliance and enduring American ingenuity.
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: 4196964
- Manufacture Year: 1923
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 19 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Springfield 141 unique:
The Springfield 141 features a dial that feels both storied and sculptural. Its parchment-toned surface is accented by vertical striations that echo brushed metal, giving the piece a striking, tactile depth. A full ring of bold Roman numerals anchors the design in tradition, while heat-blued diamond-kite hands stretch across the dial with dramatic elegance. The recessed sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock is finely defined, offering minute markers in crisp detail—both practical and poetic. At the center, “Statesman” is printed in delicate script, a rare signature that reappears on the movement itself. In fact, we don't remember seeing a "Statesman" before at all.
While we can’t confirm the full provenance of each component, the matching “Statesman” name on both the dial and movement suggests they may have lived this history together—a pairing that feels purposeful and deeply cohesive.
This watch is powered by a beautifully preserved 19-jewel Illinois movement from 1923. These higher jewel counts reduce friction, enabling smoother operation and enhanced longevity—an upgrade that represents a significant leap in early 20th-century watchmaking. The movement showcases polished bridges, precise gears, and a subtle pebbled texture that visually mirrors the vertical brush pattern on the dial. Together, they create a harmony between front and back that’s rarely seen.
The case is machined from stainless steel and finished with a soft sandblasted texture, complemented by a smooth sandblasted bezel. The vertically grooved crown offers confident grip and ties in with the watch’s industrial, tactile appeal. A black American-made leather strap completes the composition, balancing the timeworn elegance of the dial with a clean modern silhouette.
This movement was manufactured in 1923—the same year that American inventor Garrett Morgan patented the three-position traffic signal, laying the groundwork for standardized traffic lights across the country. Like Morgan’s invention, this watch is a product of practical brilliance and enduring American ingenuity.
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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.
