The Chicago 240 is the 240th 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 240 Unique: This 12s Elgin pocket watch movement is extremely rare for several reasons. The first reason is that it's 19j, Elgin did not make many 19j 12size mechanisms. Secondly, the engraving on the movement is inlaid with gold. Finally, this movement was manufactured in 1898 making it one of the rarest movements we have ever used and likely the oldest Elgin movement we've ever used. Fun fact: the most notable event during the time frame this movement was manufactured was the Spanish War which lasted the bulk of the year and was ended with the Treaty of Paris which ended on December 10th with the acquisition of Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

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