The Chicago 420 is the 420th one-of-a-kind piece in Vortic's "Chicago" line of the American Artisan Series. This watch contains the original movement (timepiece), dial (face), and hands from a vintage (1880’s – 1950’s) pocket watch. The American Artisan Series is a line of fully American Made wristwatches powered by restored, U.S. made pocket watch movements.

What makes the Chicago 420 Unique: Another sleek DLC case as part of our featured watches of the week, this classic Elgin is everything we strive for with DLC watches. Nice contrast of the black case and white dial paired with this very subtle stone band and nickel coated crown. The simplicity and clean look of this watch can’t be overstated enough, giving it a very modern look with a vintage feel. This movement was manufactured in 1921 in Elgin, Illinois with 17 screw-set ruby jewels and a Breguet Hairspring. Not far away in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the very first baseball game to be broadcasted nationally over the radio plays out between the Pirates and the Phillies. It’s amazing to think how far we have come in technology, and yet we can still appreciate this antique movement in all its beauty over 100 years later.

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