The Springfield 287 (47mm)

The Springfield 287 is the 287th 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 287 Unique: The Springfield 287 has a few of our favorite features. The first thing we love is the hands. That style of minute and hour hand is very rare and stunningly beautiful. The movement inside this watch is the Illinois Autocrat and it was originally manufactured in Springfield, Illinois in 1919. The dial actually looks like it might be 101 years old, which is another fantastic feature. Fun fact, in 1919 Congress ratified the 18th amendment, which banned the manufacture, sale, and transport of Alcohol in the United States. Imagine prohibition AND quarantine... #perspective. 1919 3560129 https://player.vimeo.com/video/444345240