{"product_id":"the-chicago-218-46mm","title":"The Chicago 218 (47mm)","description":"\u003cp id=\"seo-description\"\u003eThe Chicago 218 is the 218th one-of-a-kind piece in Vortic's \"Chicago\" 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"optional-custom-description\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the Chicago 218 Unique: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen we procured this dial we knew it must be used for something special and while Saint Patrick's Day was temping, once we got this stunning dial in a machined bronze case with a Cordovan Oxblood strap it was a game over. This watch is simply meant to be boasted through the holidays. One of our co-founder's R.T. actually grew up on his family's Christmas tree farm, helping families every season find their perfect tree for the holiday! 2020 was the final year for the DeLong Christmas Tree Farm and so we would like to dedicate this watch to R.T.'s family legacy, a nod to the entrepreneurial spirit he continues to embody, and Jean, R.T.'s mom, who passed earlier this year. A true Conversation Piece, this dial is not only Christmas tree green but it has a scalloped texture to the dial that reminds us of the layers of branches. The gold numerals are accented by small circles and diamonds like ornaments decorating the dial. The movement is nothing to scoff at either, 17jewels produced by the Elgin Watch Company in 1911 - more than 100 years ago! There is a bit of a fracture at the bottom of the dial, to be expected for being 109 years old! You can see some designs engraved on the movement including the floral swirl you can find on many Elgins. This watch is very special to us and we look forward to it finding the perfect wrist to call home for many generations to come. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mvmnt-year-initial\"\u003e1911\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mvmnt-serial-initial\"\u003e15468969\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32796113829966,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/products\/Chicago218_christmas_2020-12-18-1706.jpg?v=1608587019","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-chicago-218-46mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}