{"product_id":"the-springfield-144-45mm","title":"The Springfield 144 (45mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes the Springfield 144 unique:  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"193\"\u003eThe Springfield 144 delivers striking legibility with vintage flair, anchored by a dial that is as bold as it is immaculate. Its crisp white surface features a full set of black, curly Gothic numerals—each one artfully thick and slightly stylized, offering dimensional character and an unmistakable presence. A recessed sub-seconds dial sits confidently at 6 o’clock, encircled by concentric engravings and marked with fine, railroad-style numerals. Surrounding the dial, precision minute markers trace the perimeter, while a pair of heat-blued diamond-kite hands floats above with sharply tapered grace, adding dynamic contrast and historical elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1326\" data-start=\"848\"\u003eInside the case, a 17-jewel movement from the Illinois Watch Company powers this timepiece. Originally crafted in 1922, the movement showcases a beautiful arrangement of pinstriped bridgework—its surface etched with vertical lines that shimmer in the light and echo the industrial precision of early American watchmaking. The inner workings are a visual celebration of mechanical artistry, with polished screws, brass wheels, and beveled gears visible through the open caseback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1669\" data-start=\"1328\"\u003eThis piece is housed in a 45mm machined stainless steel case, finished with an angled bezel and matched with a knurled machined-steel crown. We’ve paired it with a warm cognac-toned leather strap, stitched in natural thread for a clean, complementary look. The watch sits comfortably on the wrist while proudly displaying its historic roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2052\" data-start=\"1671\"\u003eIn 1922—the same year this movement was manufactured—Ford Motor Company introduced the Model T Coupe, the first affordable car with a closed body and sliding windows. This advancement made automotive travel more practical for everyday Americans, reflecting a transformative period in American industry and innovation—much like the mechanical marvel preserved within this timepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50857853780269,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/files\/SPRINGFIELD-WOTD2025-05-144_0033.jpg?v=1750709301","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-springfield-144-45mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}