The Springfield 150 (45mm)
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The Springfield 150 (45mm)

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The Springfield 150 (45mm)
The Springfield 150 (45mm)
The Springfield 150 (45mm)
The Springfield 150 (45mm)
The Springfield 150 (45mm)
The Springfield 150 (45mm)
The Springfield 150 (45mm)
The Springfield 150 (45mm)
The Springfield 150 (45mm)

Watch Description

What makes the Springfield 150 unique:   

The Springfield 150 is a portrait of precision—clean, balanced, and quietly confident. The dial is a crisp, unmarred white, offering a minimalist canvas for the highly stylized details layered across it. Flowing, curlycue numerals arc along the perimeter with vintage charm, while fine rectangle indicators sit just inside the minute track, adding a subtle structural edge. A recessed sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock anchors the composition with clear markings and classic proportion. Hovering above are blued steel spade and whip hands—elegant, slender, and sharply defined against the pale dial, bringing a refined contrast to the overall aesthetic.

Inside the case beats a 17-jewel Illinois movement from 1915, originally manufactured by the Springfield Watch Company. Through the open caseback, you can admire this American-made mechanism in full view. The bridges are finished with deeply etched Geneva stripes that run in perfect parallel, punctuated by polished screws and finely cut gearwork. The original maker’s engraving—"Illinois Springfield Watch Co."—is proudly visible, adding historical weight to the mechanical beauty on display.

This piece is encased in a 45mm machined stainless steel case with an angled machined bezel. The vertically brushed texture of the case enhances its industrial edge, while the knurled machined-steel crown adds tactile grip and visual symmetry. Paired with a warm cognac-toned American-made leather strap, the build strikes a balance between modern strength and vintage softness—just enough warmth to contrast the clean brightness of the dial.

In 1915, the Illinois Watch Company was reaching its creative peak, known for its robust craftsmanship and expressive dials. That same year, the United States House of Representatives passed the La Follette Seamen’s Act, dramatically improving working conditions for sailors and reinforcing America’s growing labor rights movement. This alignment of form and function—of mechanical progress and social change—makes the Springfield 150 not just a timepiece, but a tribute to turning points in American history.

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: 2025
  • Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
  • Case Dimensions:
    • Diameter: 45mm
    • Thickness: 12mm
    • Lug to Lug: 55mm
    • Lug Width: 22mm
  • Case Material: Machined Steel
  • Crown/Hardware: Stainless Steel
  • Water Resistance: 1 ATM
  • Crystals: Sapphire
  • Case Back: Stainless Steel
  • Strap: Leather

Movement

  • Manufacturer: Illinois Watch Company
  • Serial Number: 2775106
  • Manufacture Year: 1915
  • Function: Manual Wind
  • Jewels: 17 Jewels
  • Hands: Original
  • Size: 12s
  • Power Reserve: ~36 Hours

What makes the Springfield 150 unique:   

The Springfield 150 is a portrait of precision—clean, balanced, and quietly confident. The dial is a crisp, unmarred white, offering a minimalist canvas for the highly stylized details layered across it. Flowing, curlycue numerals arc along the perimeter with vintage charm, while fine rectangle indicators sit just inside the minute track, adding a subtle structural edge. A recessed sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock anchors the composition with clear markings and classic proportion. Hovering above are blued steel spade and whip hands—elegant, slender, and sharply defined against the pale dial, bringing a refined contrast to the overall aesthetic.

Inside the case beats a 17-jewel Illinois movement from 1915, originally manufactured by the Springfield Watch Company. Through the open caseback, you can admire this American-made mechanism in full view. The bridges are finished with deeply etched Geneva stripes that run in perfect parallel, punctuated by polished screws and finely cut gearwork. The original maker’s engraving—"Illinois Springfield Watch Co."—is proudly visible, adding historical weight to the mechanical beauty on display.

This piece is encased in a 45mm machined stainless steel case with an angled machined bezel. The vertically brushed texture of the case enhances its industrial edge, while the knurled machined-steel crown adds tactile grip and visual symmetry. Paired with a warm cognac-toned American-made leather strap, the build strikes a balance between modern strength and vintage softness—just enough warmth to contrast the clean brightness of the dial.

In 1915, the Illinois Watch Company was reaching its creative peak, known for its robust craftsmanship and expressive dials. That same year, the United States House of Representatives passed the La Follette Seamen’s Act, dramatically improving working conditions for sailors and reinforcing America’s growing labor rights movement. This alignment of form and function—of mechanical progress and social change—makes the Springfield 150 not just a timepiece, but a tribute to turning points in American history.

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