{"product_id":"the-springfield-533-46mm","title":"The Springfield 533 (47mm)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat makes the Springfield 533 unique:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToday, we’re thrilled to showcase this classic, sumptuous piece originally manufactured by the Illinois Watch Company — the Springfield 533. The antique pocket watch’s dial boasts a stunning light-gold-colored background along with stylish numerals that feature a darker golden shade. It also features a blue subdial and blued-steel gothic watch hands. We complemented the dial’s luxurious-looking colors by encasing it within our stunning Machined Titanium case, and we topped it off with a nickel-plated crown. Our Machined Titanium case features an open back, enabling you to view its Autocrat-grade open-face movement with a fitting bronze-colored engraving that reads “The Autocrat.” The piece also displays matching gold-plated gears and 17 jewels throughout its center bridge plate. Finally, we paired this remarkable watch with our hand-crafted Stout leather watch strap. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Illinois Watch Company initially produced the Springfield 533’s pocket watch in Springfield, Illinois, in 1925 — the same year Nashville radio station WSM broadcast the first Grand Ole Opry program. George D. Hay started the broadcast with the intention of having it be a one-hour program featuring barn dance music. In fact, the program’s original name was WSM Barn Dance. The program was renamed to the Grand Ole Opry in 1927, but the new name started as somewhat of a joke. On December 27 of that year, NBC’s Music Appreciation Hour, which featured classical and grand opera music, preceded WSM Barn Dance. To introduce Barn Dance, George D. Hay said, “For the past hour, we have been listening to music largely from Grand Opera, but from now on, we will present ‘The Grand Ole Opry’,” marking the beginning of the name change.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39978412965966,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/products\/2022-08-24-8906.jpg?v=1661444769","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-springfield-533-46mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}