The Chicago 389 is the 389th 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 389 Unique: Today we present the Chicago 389, a gorgeous example from the Elgin Watch Company. We love the vintage feel of this dial, especially the uniquely shaped shadow numerals. Some subtle age gives this watch a lovely amount of character, paired well with our merlot strap. We cased this watch in our sandblasted titanium and topped it off with a gold-plated crown and hardware throughout. Our machined bronze buckle is the perfect accent to tie everything together nicely. Glance at the inside of this movement and you will notice a nice aged hue throughout the main plate, with very clean gold-plated gears beneath. 17 screw-set jewels decorate and power this watch, along with a brass balance wheel and Moseley regulator. This watch was originally manufactured in Elgin, Illinois in 1928 by the Elgin National Watch Company. 1928 is also the same year that the first transatlantic television broadcast was sent from London to Hartsdale, New York by inventor John Logie Baird.

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