The Springfield 338 is the 338th 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 338 Unique: This watch offers a certain level of class. The Illinois dial has a pinstripe style in the very center with a delicately ornate engraved ring surrounding that. We love the style of these numerals, they have a seemingly oriental air to them but are still clear and easy to read. Our machined titanium case and knurled crown emphasize the silver dial while our black Cordovan strap pulls out the black numerals. This watch would be a great dress piece or purchase a second strap to swap out for more casual outings! This is a Double Roller, 17jewel movement that was manufactured by the Illinois Watch Company in 1927. We thought it was a fun nod to the strips on the center of the dial, the back of the movement also has a striped engraving. 1927 was actually the year The Holland Tunnel under the Hudson River opened connecting New York City with Jersey.
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