The Springfield 465 (47mm)
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The Springfield 465 (47mm)

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The Springfield 465 (47mm)
The Springfield 465 (47mm)
The Springfield 465 (47mm)
The Springfield 465 (47mm)
The Springfield 465 (47mm)
The Springfield 465 (47mm)
The Springfield 465 (47mm)
The Springfield 465 (47mm)
The Springfield 465 (47mm)
The Springfield 465 (47mm)

Watch Description

What makes the Springfield 465 unique: Today, we are excited to present this breathtaking piece from the Illinois Watch Company — the Springfield 465. Originally manufactured in 1923 by the Illinois Watch Company, the Springfield 465 features a speckled watch face design, sleek type numbers, and a clear display case that reveals the intricate nickel gears with bronze details. Our Machined Titanium case complements the deep blue hands of the watch spectacularly. Powered by 17 jewels, this 405-grade timepiece has an incredibly durable and scratch-resistant coating to preserve the history of this timeless piece. Lastly, our Moss leather strap accents the cobalt blue hands of this watch marvelously. This watch was originally produced in Springfield, Illinois, in 1923 — the same year that surgeons performed the 1st brain tumor operation under local anesthetic in NYC. Henry A. Brown, the patient, chatted with the surgeons while they cut through his skull and scraped out the brain tumor at Beth Israel Hospital.

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
  • Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
  • Case Dimensions:
    • Diameter: 47mm
    • Thickness: 12mm
    • Lug to Lug: 55mm
    • Lug Width: 22mm
  • Case Material: Machined Titanium
  • Crown/Hardware: Copper
  • Water Resistance: 1 ATM
  • Crystals: Sapphire
  • Case Back: Stainless Steel
  • Strap: Leather

Movement

  • Manufacturer: Illinois Watch Company
  • Serial Number: 4473478
  • Manufacture Year: 1923
  • Function: Manual Wind
  • Jewels: 17 Jewels
  • Hands: Original
  • Size: 12s
  • Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What makes the Springfield 465 unique: Today, we are excited to present this breathtaking piece from the Illinois Watch Company — the Springfield 465. Originally manufactured in 1923 by the Illinois Watch Company, the Springfield 465 features a speckled watch face design, sleek type numbers, and a clear display case that reveals the intricate nickel gears with bronze details. Our Machined Titanium case complements the deep blue hands of the watch spectacularly. Powered by 17 jewels, this 405-grade timepiece has an incredibly durable and scratch-resistant coating to preserve the history of this timeless piece. Lastly, our Moss leather strap accents the cobalt blue hands of this watch marvelously. This watch was originally produced in Springfield, Illinois, in 1923 — the same year that surgeons performed the 1st brain tumor operation under local anesthetic in NYC. Henry A. Brown, the patient, chatted with the surgeons while they cut through his skull and scraped out the brain tumor at Beth Israel Hospital.

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