Watch Description
What Makes The Springfield 310 Unique:
The Springfield 310 is one of the most unique watches we’ve ever built. It is defined by contrast and clarity, centered around a striking silver dial that feels both crisp and luminous. Bright blue Arabic numerals provide a vivid, graphic presence against the pale background, immediately drawing the eye while maintaining excellent legibility. A clean minute track frames the dial, while the recessed sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock adds depth and balance with its own fine detailing. We preserved the original heat-blued steel hands, whose deep blue tone complements the numerals and reinforces the dial’s cohesive, purpose-driven design.
Inside, this watch is powered by a 17-jewel Illinois movement manufactured in 1922. Through the open caseback, the movement reveals classic American finishing, with Geneva-striped bridges, polished steel components, and gold-toned gears that catch the light as the watch moves. Built during a period when Illinois was producing reliable, high-quality movements at scale, this example reflects both mechanical precision and thoughtful craftsmanship.
The watch is housed in our Version 2 machined titanium case, finished cleanly to highlight the sharp lines and modern profile of the design. The case is paired with a teal leather strap that echoes the dial’s blue accents and adds a contemporary edge to the overall presentation.
In 1922, American industry was rapidly modernizing as the country adjusted to postwar life following World War I. That same year, manufacturers across the United States embraced new efficiencies and design refinements, producing tools and instruments that balanced utility with emerging modern aesthetics. The Springfield 310 captures that moment—where precision, optimism, and bold visual language came together in American watchmaking.
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: 2024
- Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
- Case Diameter: 47mm
- Case Material: Machined Titanium
- Crown/Hardware: Titanium
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Titanium
- Strap: 22mm Teal Leather by W&W with Steel Buckle
Movement
- Manufacturer: Illinois Watch Company
- Serial Number: 4111744
- Manufacture Year: 1922
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original Blued-Steel Hands
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What Makes The Springfield 310 Unique:
The Springfield 310 is one of the most unique watches we’ve ever built. It is defined by contrast and clarity, centered around a striking silver dial that feels both crisp and luminous. Bright blue Arabic numerals provide a vivid, graphic presence against the pale background, immediately drawing the eye while maintaining excellent legibility. A clean minute track frames the dial, while the recessed sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock adds depth and balance with its own fine detailing. We preserved the original heat-blued steel hands, whose deep blue tone complements the numerals and reinforces the dial’s cohesive, purpose-driven design.
Inside, this watch is powered by a 17-jewel Illinois movement manufactured in 1922. Through the open caseback, the movement reveals classic American finishing, with Geneva-striped bridges, polished steel components, and gold-toned gears that catch the light as the watch moves. Built during a period when Illinois was producing reliable, high-quality movements at scale, this example reflects both mechanical precision and thoughtful craftsmanship.
The watch is housed in our Version 2 machined titanium case, finished cleanly to highlight the sharp lines and modern profile of the design. The case is paired with a teal leather strap that echoes the dial’s blue accents and adds a contemporary edge to the overall presentation.
In 1922, American industry was rapidly modernizing as the country adjusted to postwar life following World War I. That same year, manufacturers across the United States embraced new efficiencies and design refinements, producing tools and instruments that balanced utility with emerging modern aesthetics. The Springfield 310 captures that moment—where precision, optimism, and bold visual language came together in American watchmaking.
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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.
