{"product_id":"the-springfield-550-46mm","title":"The Springfield 550 (47mm)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat makes the Springfield 550 unique:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe’re pleased to present this sophisticated and distinct watch that was initially released by the Illinois Watch Company nearly a century ago — the Springfield 550. This breathtaking watch features a pristine, white dial along with uniquely-stylized black hour numerals and red minute numerals. We typically expect to see these Gothic-style numerals and look reserved for Sangamo Railroad watches, this dial appears to be a nod to the larger version of this watch. The watch’s face also features blued-steel diamond kite watch hands and a helpful subdial. We matched this antique pocket watch with our Sandblasted Titanium case and a nickel-plated crown to complement the dial’s polished style. On the back of the watch, you can see its original 406-grade open-face movement with a center bridge plate, going barrel, pendant setting, and nickel finish. This exquisite piece also boasts 19 jewels and beautiful gold-plated gears. Finally, we equipped this one-of-a-kind watch with our artisan-designed Stone leather watch strap, making it even more remarkable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Illinois Watch Company initially produced the Springfield 550’s pocket watch in Springfield, Illinois, in 1923 — the same year that Dr. K. Winfield Ney performed what’s believed to be the first brain tumor operation with a local anesthetic. Ney and his surgical team removed a four inch by two inch benign tumor from Henry A. Brown. The tumor was ¾ inch thick. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNey used cocaine as the anesthetic, and Brown was conscious through the entire procedure. Brown likely wouldn’t have survived the operation if he had been under a general anesthetic, and, fortunately, he was able to recover after his surgery fully. \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40093727752270,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/products\/2022-11-02-9698.jpg?v=1667493301","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-springfield-550-46mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}