Watch Description
What Makes The Boston 077 Unique:
The Boston 077 is built around a beautifully preserved 17-jewel Waltham movement manufactured in 1904, during one of the most celebrated periods in the American Waltham Watch Company's history. By the turn of the twentieth century, Waltham had firmly established itself as the pioneer of American industrial watchmaking, combining interchangeable manufacturing with exceptional precision. This movement reflects that legacy, offering the reliability that made Waltham pocket watches trusted companions for professionals and everyday Americans alike for generations.
The first thing that commands attention is the extraordinary gilt dial. Unlike many Waltham dials of the era, this example features a richly textured engine-turned center whose repeating wave pattern catches the light from every angle, creating remarkable depth across the face. The warm golden finish is framed by elegant deep-blue Arabic numerals whose graceful, flowing typography gives the watch a refined personality unique to the Edwardian period. Matching blued breguet-style hands provide striking contrast against the gold dial while maintaining excellent legibility. At six o'clock, the recessed subsidiary seconds register is finished in a matching gilt tone, preserving the symmetry of the design while contrasting the dial's intricate guilloché work. Together, these elements create a dial that feels equally decorative and purposeful, showcasing the craftsmanship that distinguished Waltham's finest offerings.
Turning the watch over reveals the beautifully finished 17-jewel movement, where collectors will immediately appreciate Waltham's distinctive decorative engraving across the nickel plates. Rather than broad Geneva striping, this movement features an elaborate damaskeened pattern that ripples across the bridges in intricate geometric designs, a finishing technique that became one of Waltham's visual signatures during the early twentieth century. Finely brushed winding wheels contrast with the engraved plates, while vivid ruby jewels punctuate the movement with brilliant color. The exposed balance assembly and precision regulator demonstrate the meticulous engineering that helped make Waltham one of America's premier watch manufacturers and a benchmark for quality throughout the industry.
Encasing this remarkable movement is Vortic's lightweight 45mm Boston case, precision-machined from Grade 5 titanium and sandblasted with a matching titanium bezel and machined-finish titanium crown. The bright silver finish provides a contemporary contrast to the vibrant gold dial, allowing the century-old artistry to remain the focal point while delivering exceptional strength and comfort on the wrist. Paired with the rich brown leather strap, the Boston 077 bridges more than 120 years of American watchmaking history, preserving an extraordinary Waltham movement in a case built to accompany its next century of service.
Movement Manufacturer Information
The movement inside of this watch was made by Waltham Watch Company. We call this model "The Boston" because of the company's proximity to the city.
Also known as American Watch Company and American Waltham Watch Company, Waltham was one of the leaders in attempting an entirely new concept, machines making machines. Prior to this, a watchmaker would hand-make each part of a movement one-at-a-time. Operating from 1851-1957, Waltham called its product the "Scientific Watch." Waltham's innovative, precise machining techniques made parts interchangeable, and their early version of the assembly line made high-quality watches efficient to produce. Legend has it that Henry Ford drew inspiration for his assembly line production from a visit to Waltham's factory. Located on the bank of the Charles River in "Watch City" (Waltham), Massachusetts, the factory has since been converted to apartment lofts.
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Watch Specifications
- Manufacturer: Vortic Watch Company
- Model Year: 2025
- Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
- Case Diameter: 45mm
- Case Material: Sandblasted Titanium
- Crown/Hardware: Titanium
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Titanium
- Strap: 22mm Brown Leather Strap with Steel Buckle
Movement
- Manufacturer: Waltham Watch Company
- Serial Number: 14076041
- Manufacture Year: 1904
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
What Makes The Boston 077 Unique:
The Boston 077 is built around a beautifully preserved 17-jewel Waltham movement manufactured in 1904, during one of the most celebrated periods in the American Waltham Watch Company's history. By the turn of the twentieth century, Waltham had firmly established itself as the pioneer of American industrial watchmaking, combining interchangeable manufacturing with exceptional precision. This movement reflects that legacy, offering the reliability that made Waltham pocket watches trusted companions for professionals and everyday Americans alike for generations.
The first thing that commands attention is the extraordinary gilt dial. Unlike many Waltham dials of the era, this example features a richly textured engine-turned center whose repeating wave pattern catches the light from every angle, creating remarkable depth across the face. The warm golden finish is framed by elegant deep-blue Arabic numerals whose graceful, flowing typography gives the watch a refined personality unique to the Edwardian period. Matching blued breguet-style hands provide striking contrast against the gold dial while maintaining excellent legibility. At six o'clock, the recessed subsidiary seconds register is finished in a matching gilt tone, preserving the symmetry of the design while contrasting the dial's intricate guilloché work. Together, these elements create a dial that feels equally decorative and purposeful, showcasing the craftsmanship that distinguished Waltham's finest offerings.
Turning the watch over reveals the beautifully finished 17-jewel movement, where collectors will immediately appreciate Waltham's distinctive decorative engraving across the nickel plates. Rather than broad Geneva striping, this movement features an elaborate damaskeened pattern that ripples across the bridges in intricate geometric designs, a finishing technique that became one of Waltham's visual signatures during the early twentieth century. Finely brushed winding wheels contrast with the engraved plates, while vivid ruby jewels punctuate the movement with brilliant color. The exposed balance assembly and precision regulator demonstrate the meticulous engineering that helped make Waltham one of America's premier watch manufacturers and a benchmark for quality throughout the industry.
Encasing this remarkable movement is Vortic's lightweight 45mm Boston case, precision-machined from Grade 5 titanium and sandblasted with a matching titanium bezel and machined-finish titanium crown. The bright silver finish provides a contemporary contrast to the vibrant gold dial, allowing the century-old artistry to remain the focal point while delivering exceptional strength and comfort on the wrist. Paired with the rich brown leather strap, the Boston 077 bridges more than 120 years of American watchmaking history, preserving an extraordinary Waltham movement in a case built to accompany its next century of service.
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The Movement
The engine that powers this watch is an antique American pocket watch movement. All the gears and springs that make it tell time are roughly 100 years old on average. We call these watches the American Artisan Series because we're celebrating the history and legacy of the artisan watchmakers who built this engineering marvel a century ago in the United States.
The Story
Today most pocket watches are scrapped for the gold or silver of the case (the outside of the antique timepiece), leaving the inside (what we call the "movement") as trash.
We take pride in upcycling these pieces of American history by salvaging as many as we can, then preserving them inside our wristwatches.
Our expert team of watchmakers restores the antique movement and then we manufacture a custom wristwatch case here in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Strap
We partnered with Worn & Wound to produce a custom set of straps for our American Artisan Series watches. We now have 15 different colors to choose from including our two Horween Shell Cordovan options. These straps are made in the USA and are based on the Windup Model 2 Premium strap that Worn and Wound offers.
