The Chicago 431 is the 431st 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 431 Unique: Today we are excited to present this wonderful timepiece from the Elgin National Watch Company. The dial reminds us of a cool night sky, with the hint of a warm moonlight glow. The contrast of the warm gold tones from the hands and crown against the dark face accentuates the age of the watch. We cased this watch in our black DLC and used a black band to match the dark visual feel. The gold theme continues from the dial with this amazing movement, featuring a brass balance and gold plated gears, as well as gold plate jewel caps. 17 beautiful screw-set jewels are at the heart of what powers this watch, adding some visual interest to this aging movement. We love how the build plate has a similar amount of wear and tear as the dial, truly expressing the age of this watch. This watch was manufactured in Elgin, Illinois in 1924. In this same year, our Congress passed the Indian Citizenship Act, granting citizenship to all Native-born Americans born within US soil.

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