The Chicago 062 (45mm)

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What makes the Chicago 062 unique: Beautiful enamel dials, heat-blued hands, flowing numerals, and etched texture effects are all hallmarks of the incredible craftsmanship and artistry displayed by the antique pocket watches that we preserve and showcase in each conversion we build. The masterful design, engineering, and construction of these timepieces are evident in the watch face of every Vortic, but turning the watch over also puts those characteristics on full display. That's why every watch we build features a transparent sapphire crystal case back. The gilt engravings, metalworking techniques, gold-plated wheels and gears, and faceted ruby and sapphire jewels that adorn these watch movements were typically covered by solid metal pocket watch cases originally and were only seen by those who built watches or repaired watches. The 19-jewel hunting-style movement of the Chicago 062 is a testament to the reason we felt it necessary for the case back of our watches to be transparent. In addition to the intricate patterns of metalworking displayed across its plates and bridges, mirror-polished wheels, engraved gold lettering, a gold-plated balance wheel, and raised gold jewel settings are all able to be admired and appreciated when the watch is turned over. The double-sunk white enamel dial of the watch with elaborate numerals and slender spade hands is a work of art in its own right, and its exceptional condition belies the fact that it was originally manufactured in 1898, 126 years prior to being meticulously fitted into a machined stainless steel case with a coin-edged bezel and square-knurled steel crown. No matter what aspect of the Chicago 062 is admired; inside, outside, front, or back, the evidence is perfectly clear of what great things can be created by those who truly care about their craft and their loyal customers.