{"product_id":"the-springfield-136-45mm","title":"The Springfield 136 (45mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes the Springfield 136 unique:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Springfield 136 showcases a tonal harmony rarely seen in early American timepieces. A richly patinaed gold dial sets the stage, paired seamlessly with a matching bronze scalloped bezel for a warm, cohesive aesthetic. Speckled texturing throughout the dial enhances its antique charm, while the bold, black numeral style remains crisp and readable—surrounded by a railroad-style minute track and balanced by a recessed sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock. The composition is completed by heat-blued heavy moon-style hands that arc dramatically above the surface, catching the light with every motion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, this piece is powered by a 19-jewel Illinois movement originally manufactured in 1920. Its open-face configuration is proudly visible through the caseback, revealing sharply defined Geneva stripes and intricate mechanical detailing throughout. Gold-toned jewel cups, precise engravings, and layered bridges speak to the quality of the era—and the care taken in its restoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis watch is housed in a machined stainless steel case with a scalloped bronze bezel that draws the eye and reinforces the watch’s all-gold tone. The crown features a vertically grooved texture for ease of use and stylistic balance. Paired with a warm cognac leather strap, the overall design is unified, sophisticated, and ready to stand the test of time once again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1920—the same year this movement was made—the American watch industry was experiencing a postwar boom. The Illinois Watch Company, like many others, was shifting production away from military contracts and back toward fine consumer timepieces. That year also marked the introduction of the U.S. Mail’s first transcontinental air service, reducing coast-to-coast delivery times from weeks to just days—a reminder of the era’s rapid progress in precision and connectivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50757418516781,"sku":null,"price":3700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/files\/SPRINGFIELD-WOTD2025-05-136_3.jpg?v=1748364282","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-springfield-136-45mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}