The Chicago 136 is the 136th 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 136 Unique: Now this is a classy watch. You could wear this with a tux, or with jeans. So many options. Not to mention given the large numeral size, it's very functional and easy to tell the time quickly. There's a little patina, but one might think this watch is not as old as it is. Originally manufactured in 1906, this Elgin movement is a special model called the GM Wheeler. We don't see many of those in the 12size, and this particular one would have been a "gentleman's pocket watch" meaning it was very expensive in 1906 due to the decoration, style, and engraving. It would have been marketed to an upper class individual for certain. Fun fact, based on a 2.99% inflation rate, $100 in 1906 would be equivalent to $2,879 today, making this watch a great value!

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