The Springfield 399 is the 399th one-of-a-kind piece in Vortic's "Springfield" line of the American Artisan Series. This watch contains the original movement (timepiece), dial (face), and hands from a vintage (1880’s – 1950’s) pocket watch. The American Artisan Series is a line of fully American Made wristwatches powered by restored, U.S. made pocket watch movements.

What makes the Springfield 399 Unique: We’re lucky to have the opportunity to work on watches like this. Unique attributes and tons of character are what make our products so exciting. When we work with a watch that has as much visible wear and tear as this Springfield does, we know that the finished product is going to stand out as a true conversation piece. This watch was originally manufactured by the Illinois Watch Company in 1925 in Springfield, Illinois, and it’s easy to see its age in the dial. Watches like this are handed down from generation to generation, used for decades, and wound thousands of times over their lifespan. This piece’s story can only be told by the hands that have touched it. We gave it new life in a phenomenal, sandblasted titanium case and added gold-plated hardware to accentuate the fading, gold numerals. In contrast, the movement is clean and features a highly decorated design: a radial pattern machined across the bridge plate. 17 screw-set, raised jewels, brass hardware, and a brass balance wheel help this movement pop. In the same year the Springfield 399 was made, New York City’s rapid growth earned it the title of “Largest City in the World,” as it overtook London’s population with 11 million residents.

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