{"product_id":"the-lancaster-103-45mm","title":"The Lancaster 103 (45mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes the Lancaster 103 unique: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eThe Lancaster 103 brings a quietly poetic energy to the American Artisan Series, pairing refined elegance with celestial inspiration. Its silver-toned dial features a soft, brushed surface that reflects light like moonlight on water—enhanced by the sharp taper of black, slightly pointed numerals and a clean railroad-style minute track. A recessed sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock adds crisp functionality with a concentric-circle texture that mirrors the engraving on the movement. Hovering above the dial, a pair of heat-blued moon-style hands complete the composition, reinforcing the lunar motif with their sweeping arcs and slender taper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eInside, this timepiece houses a 23-jewel Hamilton movement from 1929. The mechanical beauty of this piece reveals itself on the reverse, where elegant Geneva stripes meet rose-toned gears and polished screws. The bridges are decorated with delicate concentric ring engraving, offering a harmonious counterpoint to the circular geometry found on the dial side. Every element of the movement feels deliberate and balanced—engineered to endure and designed to inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eThe case is crafted from sandblasted titanium, giving it a cool, matte texture that complements the watch’s moonlit palette. It features our signature angled bezel, also sandblasted, for a clean, architectural silhouette. The vertically grooved crown in machined steel adds a final note of industrial strength. Paired with a rich ebony-toned American-made leather strap, the overall look is minimalist yet bold—perfect for those who appreciate timeless design with subtle storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003eIn 1929, the same year this Hamilton movement was produced, the American stock market crashed, ushering in the Great Depression. But even in that time of economic uncertainty, Hamilton Watch Company continued to produce high-grade timepieces—many destined for use in railroad, aviation, and military applications. This watch reminds us of that perseverance and the enduring value of American manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50838156804397,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/files\/LANCASTER-WOTD2025-05-103_0030.jpg?v=1750346285","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-lancaster-103-45mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}