{"product_id":"the-springfield-185-45mm","title":"The Springfield 185 (45mm)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes The Springfield 185 Unique:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Springfield 185 pairs one of Illinois' finest movements with a dial unlike any other in the collection. Built around a 19-jewel Illinois movement manufactured in 1920, this watch represents the era when Illinois was producing some of the highest-grade pocket watch movements in America, balancing exceptional mechanical precision with distinctive dial design. While the movement provides the performance collectors have admired for generations, it is the beautifully aged luminous dial that immediately sets this piece apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first thing collectors will notice is the warm ivory dial, whose soft patina has developed naturally over more than a century while preserving its remarkably crisp details. Bold Art Deco-inspired Arabic numerals outlined in black create a striking visual presence, while the circular chapter ring surrounding the center of the dial lends an uncommon sense of depth and symmetry. Elegant cathedral hands sweep across the dial, both the hands and numerals having been carefully fitted with custom lume to recreate the appearance of period-correct luminous watches while providing modern nighttime legibility. In darkness, the dial transforms completely as the numerals and hands emit a vibrant green glow, giving this century-old design an entirely new personality. At six o'clock, the recessed sub-seconds register features a finely printed scale that reinforces the watch's precision-focused heritage while maintaining the clean balance of the overall layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurning the watch over reveals the original 19-jewel Illinois movement beneath the sapphire exhibition caseback. Collectors will appreciate the movement's higher jewel count, a hallmark of Illinois' premium production during this period. Beautifully finished bridges, polished steel components, gold jewel settings, and the exposed balance assembly showcase the craftsmanship that helped establish Illinois as one of America's premier watch manufacturers. Every detail reflects an era when mechanical excellence was expected, not advertised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVortic has carefully preserved this historic movement within its 45mm Springfield case, featuring a DLC-black 316L stainless steel body paired with a machined bronze bezel. The contrast between the deep black case and the warm bronze bezel echoes the vintage tones found throughout the dial, while the black DLC crown and American-made Black Cordovan leather strap complete a design that feels both rugged and refined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Springfield 185 is a distinctive blend of early twentieth-century American watchmaking and thoughtful modern craftsmanship. Its naturally aged luminous dial, cathedral hands, uncommon bronze bezel, premium 19-jewel Illinois movement, and glowing nighttime display create a watch that is every bit as captivating after sunset as it is in daylight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52309471330605,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/files\/1_01e2223c-f8db-4492-9b12-2bd24b30beed.png?v=1787264224","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-springfield-185-45mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}