{"product_id":"the-springfield-591-46mm","title":"The Springfield 591 (47mm)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat makes the Springfield 591 unique:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are happy to present to you today this amazing watch from the Illinois Watch Company, our Springfield 591. This watch presents such a classic iconic style that has lasted the test of time. This stark white dial and bold dark numerals will immediately grab your attention and bring you in to further examine the finer details of this watch. Blued steel open kite hands stand out nicely, while our copper crown on top brings a touch of color to the overall look. We cased this watch in our lightweight machined titanium case, and finished it off with an American-made black leather cordovan strap. As we turn this watch over, we are pleasantly admiring this carefully crafted 405 grade movement. All of the different build plates have been carefully machined in a cohesive pattern to give your eye a sense of movement as you examine all the many details. This watch has been decorated by 17 screw-set jewels as well as gold-plated gears and a brass balance wheel. This watch is definitely destined to be a true head-turner wherever it goes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginally manufactured in 1920 in Springfield, Illinois by the Illinois Watch Company in a run of only 500 total pieces. 1920 was an incredibly exciting year for the world of science and technology. On May 6th, 1920, the first commercial radio station, KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, went on the air. This was a major milestone in the development of modern communication technology, allowing people to communicate with each other over long distances. Just a few months later, on August 18th, 1920, the first successful commercial transatlantic flight took place. This flight, piloted by Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Brown, was a major breakthrough in the field of aviation and opened up the possibility of global travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44526164017453,"sku":null,"price":2300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/products\/2023-02-15-9999-9.jpg?v=1676914341","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-springfield-591-46mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}