The Chicago 396 is the 396th 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 396 Unique: The magnificent dial on this Elgin dial almost looks like wood carved with this ornate pattern. The simple black numerals and the long triangulated hands allow the detail in the center of the dial to take the focus. It looks like on the bottom right of the dial there might be a fingerprint from being handled at some point in its history. We decided on a 3D Blackened Titanium case to compliment the black accents though we couldn't help but add a copper crown to add a little shine to the watch. The movement is from 1923, produced by the Elgin Watch Company. The team was really enchanted by this watch and we can't wait to see where in the world it goes!

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