The Springfield 225 by Vortic Watch Company is a striking bridge between American industrial history and modern horology. It features a meticulously restored 17-jewel Illinois movement from 1925, housed in a contemporary 45mm black DLC-coated titanium case. The silver-toned dial stands out with its subtle pinstripe embossing, calligraphy-style numerals, and a unique “secometer” at 6 o’clock. Visible through an exhibition caseback, the movement’s pinstripe engravings mirror the dial, creating a cohesive, high-contrast tribute to Springfield’s watchmaking legacy.
Movement: Restored 17-jewel Illinois manual-wind (Manufactured in 1925)
Crystal: Sapphire glass
Case Material: Black DLC-coated titanium
Case Diameter: 45 mm
Case Thickness: 12 mm
Lug-to-Lug: 55 mm
Lug Width: 22 mm
Water Resistance: 1 ATM (10 meters)
Dial: Silver-toned with pinstripe embossing, calligraphy numerals, and a “secometer” at 6 o’clock
Case Back: Exhibition (Stainless steel frame with sapphire)
Strap: American-made black leather with light contrast stitching
Power Reserve: Approximately 36 hours
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