The Springfield 134 (45mm)
Est. $5,900 USD
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What makes the Springfield 134 unique: The Springfield 134 presents a beautifully weathered dial from Illinois Watch Company, where character and geometry meet in a surprisingly playful layout. A lightly patinaed silver surface anchors a bold, stylized font that dances around the dialeach numeral subtly leaning and stretching, creating a sense of motion across time. At the center, an engraved square-within-circle minute track pulls the eye inward, framed by an ornate border and balanced by a sharply defined sub-seconds dial at 6 o™clock. Blued steel diamond/kite-style hands offer a pop of contrast and vintage flair, catching the light with every motion. Beneath the dial, this piece is powered by a 17-jewel Illinois œAutocrat movement, originally manufactured in 1922. Known for its reliability and charm, this movement reflects an era of American ingenuity. What truly sets it apart, though, is the striking bridge designcrisp Geneva stripes running diagonally across a series of gracefully sculpted plates, accented with rose-gold script and polished hardware. It's an intricate, architectural display that rewards a closer look through the exhibition caseback. The movement is housed in a 45mm machined stainless steel case with an angled bezel and a knurled machined-steel crown. This industrial silhouette is softened by the warmth of a black American-made leather strap, stitched in ivory for a classic finish. Together, the textures create a piece that feels modern yet storiedengineered for longevity and style alike. In 1922, the U.S. Navy commissioned its first aircraft carrier, the USS Langley, setting the stage for a new era in naval warfare. As American innovation took to the seas, Illinois Watch Company was busy refining its own precision instrumentsmany of which, like the movement inside this watch, remain a testament to that same spirit of progress.