{"product_id":"the-lancaster-113-45mm","title":"The Lancaster 113 (45mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes the Lancaster 113 unique:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lancaster 113 presents a study in balance and clarity, anchored by a pristine white dial that feels both elegant and purposeful. A bold set of black numerals, each with a subtle flare, arcs crisply around the display and is accented by a ring of red minute markers along the outer edge. At 6 o’clock, a slightly recessed sub-seconds dial adds quiet depth, framed by finely printed numerals and markers for precise legibility. Above, a rare pair of spade-and-whip style hands—one crafted in vibrant blued steel, the other in a striking shade of purple—float gracefully across the dial, offering a vivid interplay of color and character. Completing the face is the ornate Hamilton signature, rendered in a decorative type that underscores the artistry of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, this watch houses a 19-jewel Hamilton movement originally manufactured in 1913. Through the open caseback, the engine reveals a remarkable display of craft: sweeping damaskeening patterns ripple across the bridge plates, while gold-toned gears glint under shifting light. Each component—down to the precision-cut teeth of the crown and ratchet wheels—carries its own artistry, blending both engineering excellence and aesthetic design. It’s a movement that rewards close study, equally beautiful in form and function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case is machined from solid titanium, its smooth, brushed surfaces lending a contemporary durability to the antique heart within. A matching machined titanium bezel frames the dial with subtle strength, while the knurled crown ensures both tactile grip and visual balance. Paired with an ebony-toned American-made leather strap, the watch sits confidently on the wrist, offering both comfort and timeless appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis movement was crafted in 1913, a year that marked a turning point in American infrastructure and technology. That same year, the Lincoln Highway Association was founded, with the goal of creating the first transcontinental highway across the United States. Just as the highway connected the nation in a new way, this Hamilton movement represents the spirit of progress and precision that defined American manufacturing at the dawn of the 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\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":51311855927597,"sku":null,"price":3900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/files\/LANCASTER-2025-07-113_0118_71d25791-82a4-4944-98d3-f028bf71a90e.jpg?v=1756417788","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-lancaster-113-45mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}