{"product_id":"the-springfield-126-45mm-1","title":"The Springfield 126 (45mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes the Springfield 126 unique:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Springfield 126 features a clean, porcelain-white dial with striking black numerals that follow the direction of the outer minute track—a distinctive and uncommon feature from this period. The sub-seconds dial is neatly sunken, creating a classic single-sunk layout that adds depth to the design. The dial is finished with fine spade-style blued steel hands and the crisp insignia H. Fraiberg \u0026amp; Son across the center, all of which showcase the precise and thoughtful craftsmanship of early 20th-century American watchmaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, you’ll find an antique Illinois movement with deep Geneva stripes, gold-plated gears, and elegant bridgework visible through the open caseback. Rather than bearing the standard “Illinois Watch Company” engraving, this movement is custom-stamped H. Fraiberg \u0026amp; Son – Cleveland, O., indicating that this watch was a private-label commission for a Cleveland-based jeweler. These exclusive partnerships were common in the early 1900s and often resulted in unique pieces with limited distribution—making this movement a rare and noteworthy artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch is housed in a machined stainless steel case with a coin-edge bezel, a detail that adds both visual texture and tactile appeal. A knurled crown enhances grip and complements the vintage aesthetic. It’s paired with an oxblood leather strap stitched in cream for a handsome contrast that balances elegance with durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured in 1915, this watch was built during a pivotal year in American innovation. That same year, the U.S. Patent Office issued the first patent for a stop sign—a small but significant milestone in the growing infrastructure of the automobile era. As transportation and industry advanced, so too did the demand for precise, reliable timekeeping instruments like this one—made not only to mark the hours but to help power progress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50591867339053,"sku":null,"price":3400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/files\/VORTIC-SPRINGFIELD-WOTD2025-03-126_29889.jpg?v=1742843967","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-springfield-126-45mm-1","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}