{"product_id":"the-boston-038-45mm","title":"The Boston 038 (45mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes the Boston 038 unique:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Boston 038 is a celebration of rich engraving, warm tones, and American watchmaking heritage. Its gold-toned dial is beautifully adorned with an elaborate, fan-shaped centerpiece surrounded by fine floral details—an artistic focal point that draws the eye. Applied gold numerals add depth, while the recessed sub-seconds dial and blued steel moon hands introduce contrast, giving the entire dial a layered, sculptural feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its core is a 17-jewel movement produced by the Waltham Watch Company in 1921. The movement plates feature intricate decorative engravings that mirror the motifs on the dial, creating a remarkable continuity between form and function. Gold-plated gears and dark jewel settings complete the visual harmony, reinforcing the sense of craftsmanship that defined early 20th-century American horology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe preserved this piece of history in a sandblasted bronze case, accented with a finely polished, vertically grooved bronze crown and a smooth bronze bezel. The case’s matte finish enhances the warmth of the gold dial, while the deep oxblood leather strap adds a refined contrast—subtle yet substantial, just like the watch itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1921, the first White Castle restaurant opened in Wichita, Kansas, marking the beginning of the American fast-food industry. As quick service transformed how the nation ate, Waltham was helping shape how it kept time. The Boston 038 is a golden echo of that innovative era, embodying the ingenuity and ambition of American manufacturing at its peak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50689250001197,"sku":null,"price":4400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/files\/VORTIC-BOSTON-WOTD2025-05-038_31750.jpg?v=1746068388","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-boston-038-45mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}