The Chicago Special Manual Wind // 055 // c.1916 Renewal
Product Description
The Chicago Special Manual Wind is a 100% made in America pocket watch conversion. This antique, 12 size (47mm case), Burlington Watch Company pocket watch movement (timekeeping portion) was originally made in 1916 in Chicago, Illinois. This is the rarest movement in the bunch, featuring a beautiful, 21 jewel, double roller movement adjusted to temperature and positions. The movement has been professionally restored and is keeping time like the day it was made. The Patent Pending case is 3D printed from stainless steel and infiltrated with molten bronze before a “Medieval Pewter" patina was applied. Each case is engraved with a unique serial number, this watch being serial #055.
The custom made, nickel plated crown is at 12 o'clock, also known as the “openface” pocket watch style. All watches have open, exhibition backs. Both the front and back crystals are made from Corning Gorilla Glass with an oleophobic (fingerprint resistant) coating. The dial is original, white, single sunk enamel with black painted numerals, Montgomery style minute markers, highlighted red 5min markers, and original blued steel hands. All bands are 22mm and handcrafted in the United Stated using American Leather. All Vortic Watch Co watches come with an 18 month, limited lifetime warranty (visit vorticwatches.com to learn more). Vortic also offers service plans to maintain and preserve the movements over the life of the watch. Each watch comes in Vortic’s Artisan Series salvaged walnut watch box adorned with hand-cut leather straps and custom brass hardware.
Product Details
- OriginUnited States
— Model #: The Chicago Special 055
— Movement: Manual Wind
— Circa: 1916
— Case Diameter: 47mm (12size)
— Case Material: 316SS/B Case (approx 85% 316 Stainless Steel, and 15% Bronze) with a Medieval Pewter patina
— Crystal Material: Corning Gorilla Glass with Oleophobic Coating
— Case Back: Presentation
— Dial Color: Original, White, Single Sunk Enamel
— Dial Markers: Black painted numerals with Montgomery style minute markers. Highlighted red 5min markers and original blued steel hands.
— Crown Type: Openface style (12 O’Clock), Round, Rev. B, Nickel Plated
— Water Resistant: Not Rated
— Bracelet Material: Leather
— Bracelet Length: Standard
— Condition: New, Antique Pocket Watch Conversion
— Original Papers: Yes
— Box Type: Handmade Walnut Box
— Warranty: Limited Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyDiscounted Shipping
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Discounted Shipping$10.00 first item / $10.00 each additional
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Ship In3-4 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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