{"product_id":"the-springfield-113-45mm","title":"The Springfield 113 (45mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes the Springfield 113 unique:  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWe don't see blue numerals like this very often, but when we do, we have the perfect blue strap for it. Take a close look at this dial to see a very unique patina likely because this original 1923 Illinois pocket watch dial, hands, and movement were outside its pocket watch case before we found it. Many of these antique American pocket watches come from pawn shops where the gold or silver case was scrapped for its precious metal value, leaving this piece of history discarded. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur watchmakers restored the beautiful Illinois Autocrat movement and did their best to preserve the authenticity of the dial while leaving this patina. Interestingly enough, 1923 was the year that Caterpillar Tractor Company was started in Peoria, Illinois, just down the street from Springfield where this movement was manufactured. We used our machined steel case and crown to house this beauty and not take away from the art that is the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50494407639341,"sku":null,"price":4300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/files\/VORTIC-SPRINGFIELD-WOTD2025-02-113_27403.jpg?v=1739985891","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-springfield-113-45mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}