{"product_id":"the-lancaster-158-46mm","title":"The Lancaster 158 (47mm)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat makes the Lancaster 158 unique:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe’re thrilled to present to you this splendid watch dating all the way back to 1933 — the Lancaster 158. We can't seem to take our eyes off this stunning dial with a cream-colored background, contrasting dark grey accent ring, and olive-colored numerals. The front of the watch also boasts a luxurious-looking subdial and blued steel watch hands. We encased this stunning pocket watch within our Sandblasted Titanium case, complementing the dial’s color palette, and topped it off with a nickel-plated crown. On the back of the watch, you can see its impressive 912-grade open-face movement with a reed regulator, nickel finish, and pendant setting. The watch’s rear also boasts sumptuous gold-plated gears and 17 screw-set jewels throughout its ¾ plate. Finally, we paired this one-of-a-kind antique movement with our Olive leather watch strap, matching the dial’s distinct numerals. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Hamilton Watch Company initially produced the Lancaster 158’s gorgeous pocket watch in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1933 — the same year that RKO Radio Pictures released the original King Kong film. The movie was a landmark for special effects and utilized several techniques to bring Kong and other creatures to life, including stop-motion animation, miniatures, and matte painting. Although the film debuted before the Hays Code — a repressive censorship code used in Hollywood from 1934 to 1968 that forbade profanity, graphic violence, sexual content, interracial relationships, and much more — King Kong was heavily censored after its initial release, and RKO didn’t retain the pre-censored footage. Fortunately, the cut footage was rediscovered in 1969, leading to Janus Films releasing a fully restored version in 1970. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40055281844302,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/products\/LANCASTER-WOTD2022-09-26-158_0212.jpg?v=1665422501","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-lancaster-158-46mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}