{"product_id":"the-springfield-066-49mm","title":"The Springfield 066 (49mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat makes the Springfield 066 unique: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs far as classic pocket watch design goes, it doesn't get more pure than this. The conversion of a 16-size Illinois built in 1917, this robust and stylish Vortic features an almost flawless enamel dial that has all of the hallmarks of early 20th-century design and execution. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBold black Arabic numerals punctuate its white \"double-sunk\" construction, with an inset center and further inset seconds subdial. When coupled with the dark violet heavy spade and whip hands, the visual contrast is eye-catching and functionally brilliant, allowing the time to be read legibly even in low light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCherry-red circles outboard of the numerals also boost the dial's readability and add a pop of color to its otherwise staid aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the other hand, the original 17 jewel movement, serviced by our in-house watchmakers, has much more flair. Its intricately decorated and engraved plates and bridges are gold-plated, and the movement exhibits the same almost flawless condition as the dial and hands. To add further history and exclusivity to this impressive timepiece, \"\u003c\/span\u003eGreat Northern Special\", the name engraved on the center bridge, denotes that the Illinois Watch Co. manufactured this pocket watch movement exclusively for St. Paul, Minnesota's Gittelson Jewelry Co. and the Gradwohl Jewelry Co. of Kansas City and St. Louis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe warm gold tones of the movement accent the Springfield 066's bronze case and crown, both of which have been completely machined here in our Fort Collins, Colorado workshop. To showcase the antique nature of the dial and movement, those bronze components will patina and darken over time due to the chemical reaction of certain copper-containing metals when exposed to oxygen, moisture, and atmospheric chemicals. This actually creates an elemental barrier that protects them from harmful corrosion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe made-in-America, black leather strap has a supple grain that looks great and feels comfortable around your wrist. After being worn and broken in, it will be even more true. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Vortic conversion highlights one of the most classic and iconic pocket watch styles produced by the American watchmaking industry, and its incredible condition will make it hard to believe when you tell admirers that it's 107 years young.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49673698083117,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/files\/VORTIC-SPRINGFIELD-WOTD2024-03-11-066_19299.jpg?v=1720711415","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-springfield-066-49mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}