{"product_id":"the-military-edition-seventh-edition","title":"The Military Edition - Seventh Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery watch in the Seventh Edition of only 50 pieces contains an original antique Hamilton 4992B movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece features a 49mm case built from titanium and stainless steel—titanium for the body to reduce weight, and stainless steel for the bezel and case back to replicate the look and feel of the original WWII-era pocket-watch cases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fixed coin-edge bezel authentically mimics the texture and detail of those antique pocket watches. The bezel cannot be moved or removed; the coin edge is purely aesthetic, included to preserve the original design language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery watch includes two \u003c\/span\u003ehandmade\u003cspan\u003e straps by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eGreg Stevens of Greg Stevens Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Utah — a rugged green canvas and a premium brown leather — each crafted for durability and comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first 10 pieces (serial numbers 01\/50 through 10\/50) will have modern lume meticulously added to the 24-hour markers, the outside chapter indicators, and the hands of the watch. These first 10 pieces will also feature the rare “U.S. GOVT”-stamped movements and will be $10,000 each.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe remaining 40 pieces of the Seventh Edition will feature original antique dials without lume and Hamilton movements manufactured between 1942 and 1945. They will be $9,000 each.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to high demand for this product and our commitment to ensuring every detail is perfect, all watches will begin shipping by November 17th or later.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe donate $500 from each watch to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.veteranswatchmakerinitiative.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVeterans Watchmaker Initiative\u003c\/a\u003e, which trains disabled military vets how to become professional watchmakers. The average unemployment rate for disabled war veterans is 82%, and the funds we donate will put a dent in that figure! Check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/video.foxnews.com\/v\/6102391489001\/#sp=show-clips\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNational News Story\u003c\/a\u003e for more details on the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/video.foxnews.com\/v\/6102391489001\/#sp=show-clips\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that slight variations in the dials, movements, and hands may occur as they are all unique pieces made about 80 years ago.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/pages\/military-edition-info\"\u003eMilitary Edition Information\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003epage for more information on the product line in general as well as images of previous editions going back to 2019.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Antique Dial with Modern Lume (#01 - #10)","offer_id":51549212803373,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Standard Antique Dial (#11 - #50)","offer_id":51549212836141,"sku":null,"price":9000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/files\/StandardLeather-20251013-Military-Edition-2025-10-13-0343.jpg?v=1761082287","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-military-edition-seventh-edition","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}