{"product_id":"the-springfield-140-45mm","title":"The Springfield 140 (45mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes the Springfield 140 unique:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Springfield 140 brings together character, craftsmanship, and just the right dose of boldness. Its dial features a parchment-toned surface with a swirling, feather-like texture that gives the entire face a soft, organic movement—almost as if the metal itself has been brushed by time. The stylized, expressive numerals arc playfully around the dial, with darkened teardrop terminals that add a distinctly vintage charm. Hovering above are blued diamond-kite hands that extend with sharp elegance, paired with a recessed sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock that balances the layout with crisp symmetry and a matching blued pointer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis timepiece is powered by a 17-jewel Illinois movement from 1926, visible through the open caseback. The bridge is engraved with “Elite”—a designation used for higher-grade models known for elevated finishing and more precise adjustments. Geneva stripes sweep across the surface, complemented by gold-plated gears and polished steelwork that together create a mesmerizing visual rhythm in motion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 45mm sandblasted steel case houses a scalloped bezel, offering tactile depth and a subtle sense of movement even while still. The knurled sandblasted crown provides grip and grit, while the deep navy W\u0026amp;W leather strap ties the composition together with a bold pop of color—echoing the vibrance of the heat-blued hands while modernizing the overall palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis movement was originally manufactured in 1926—the same year U.S. Route 66 was officially established. Just as that highway would become a symbol of American exploration and progress, this watch captures the spirit of bold design and enduring legacy, repurposed for the road ahead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50809186255149,"sku":null,"price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/files\/SPRINGFIELD-WOTD2025-05-140_0362.jpg?v=1749529592","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-springfield-140-45mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}