The Springfield 383 is the 383rd 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 383 Unique: We are excited to showcase this amazing watch from the Illinois Watch Company, our Springfield 383. We love the combination of the rounded, bold numerals with our signature gunmetal titanium case. Accented by these stunning open-kite blued steel hands as well as a nickel-plated crown. An olive strap fits well with the subtle earth tones and soft dial. The details of the movement inside this watch steal the show, with these incredibly detailed Geneva stripes machined across the bridge plates. Gold plated gears, brass balance wheel, and hardware, as well as 19 screw-set jewels, add to the flare of this eye-catching watch. We really love the two smaller bridge plates holding the 3rd and 4th escapement wheels, common to these Illinois 406 movements from this period. Originally produced in 1924, the same year that American media company Metro Goldwyn Mayer was founded in Los Angeles, California.

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