The Military Edition - Fifth Edition

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SOLD OUT in less than 24 hours! Sign up for the Waiting List for next year so you don't miss out again! The Military Edition: Fifth Edition for 2023 Vortics only limited edition, the Military Edition, is a set of wristwatches built from very special antique American pocket watches. The pocket watches inside these wristwatches were originally manufactured for the U.S. Army Air Corps and flown on the B-17s and similar bomber aircraft in World War II. Its the ultimate military watch and has the most provenance of any product weve ever made. Scroll down to read more about our Military Edition series. Every watch in the Fifth Edition contains an original antique Hamilton 4992B movement. Please note we are only making 20 pieces this year, and they may sell quickly. It takes us all year to source these original antique movements, but we now have a consistent, albeit slow, supply. Each piece will be uniquely serial numbered and come with a certificate of authenticity. The Fifth Edition features a stainless steel case with a DLC-black coating and our new "stepped" lug design, plus a hand-painted red second hand and custom black strap with red stitching. In the box, you'll also find a second strap made from green military canvas as well as the screwdriver you'll need to change it. We donate $500 from each watch to the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative , which trains disabled military vets how to become professional watchmakers. The average unemployment rate for disabled war veterans is 82%, and the funds we donate will put a dent in that figure! Check out the National News Story for more details on the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative. Please note that slight variations in the dials, movements, and hands may occur as they are all unique pieces made about 80 years ago. See our Military Edition Information page for more information on the product line in general as well as images of previous editions going back to 2019.