{"product_id":"the-springfield-469-46mm","title":"The Springfield 469 (47mm)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat makes the Springfield 469 unique:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eToday, we are proud to introduce this spectacular piece from the Illinois Watch Company — the Springfield 469. Originally manufactured in 1923 by the Illinois Watch Company, the Springfield 469 features a spotted watch face design, stylish type numbers, and a clear display case that reveals the intricate stainless steel gears with bronze details. The streaks and speckles on the dial give depth to the curved-type numbers. Our Machined Titanium case preserves the history of this exquisite piece with its incredibly durable and scratch-resistant coating. Powered by 17 jewels, this 405-grade timepiece is truly a one-of-a-kind antique. Lastly, our Stout leather strap brings the whole piece together by complementing the dial wonderfully. This watch was originally produced in Springfield, Illinois, in 1923 — the same year that the 1st sound on a public film performance was shown at Rialto Theater in NYC. Two months prior to this, American inventor Lee de Forest demonstrated his sound-on-moving film pictures in NYC. The influence these inventions have had on cinema is tremendous.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39647241371726,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/products\/2022-01-26-6429.jpg?v=1643320952","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-springfield-469-46mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}