The Chicago 395 is the 395th 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 395 Unique: The Chicago 395 features a metallic double sunk dial, etched with a delicate design which is mimicked in the minute notches. We surveyed the shop team on what they thought the pattern in the movement's metal plates was, and we saw lace, flowers, and mountains. Speaking of mountains, this Elgin movement was produced in 1922, the same year that Denver radio station 9ZAF became the first commercial radio station in Colorado.

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