The Springfield 354 is the 354th 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 354 Unique: This dial must have a story to tell! The movement was produced in 1922, 98 years ago, and since then this dial and movement combo has likely been through several hands. You can see the distressed look, a texture that could only be achieved over time. In the center is a prominent gold design that resembles a coin. The gold appears to have been added later to the dial because of the nature of the cut-out look around the Illinois signature. We chose a knurled gold crown as a nod to the coin like center and allowed the black DLC case and coal strap to serve as a backdrop for this Conversation Piece dial. We found out the year this movement was produced is the same year as the Denver Mint Robbery. With the wear and tear and coin like addition to this dial, would it be a stretch to wonder if this pocket watch played a role in the successful robbery of $200,000 from the Denver Mint? We can only imagine what these pocket watches have experienced before they end up in our hands, sometimes our imaginations get the best of us.

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