The Chicago 079 is the 79th 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 079 Unique: This Elgin dial was is something remarkable. Not because it's rare, but actually because it was mass produced. The kiln fired enamel dial was produced using a methodology that literally doesn't exist today in a production setting. Powdered white glass was melted onto a sheet of copper to produce this amazing tone of white. For its age, it's in amazing condition.

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