The Boston 397 is the 397th one-of-a-kind piece in Vortic's "Boston" 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 Boston 397 Unique: We knew right away when we saw this dial that it would be a perfect match for our new sandblasted titanium case. We love the subtle, metallic glint this watch gives off after pairing it with a copper crown. The soft, silver tones of the double-sunk dial and light gold, raised numerals help this watch shine, in addition to its unique floral pattern. To tie it all together, we added a tobacco strap and blue, kite-shaped hands. 17 jewels are friction set into this amazing build plate, with a fantastic checkerboard-machined pattern. The eye-catching movement is nickel-plated with stainless steel hardware. This Boston was originally manufactured by Waltham Watch Company in Waltham, Massachusetts in 1929. At the same time in Tennessee, The Seeing Eye was established by Dorothy Harrison Eustis and Morris Frank. This is the oldest seeing eye dog school in the country. Still one of the largest schools of its kind, The Seeing Eye still trains dogs today!
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