The Springfield 113 watch is a striking piece that combines vintage charm with modern craftsmanship. Featuring a unique patina dial from a 1923 Illinois pocket watch, this timepiece stands out with its rare blue numerals and matching blue strap. Restored with care, it showcases the intricate Illinois Autocrat movement within a machined steel case, ensuring durability while emphasizing the timeless artistry of the dial. Perfect for collectors and style enthusiasts alike, this watch tells a story of history and elegance.
From the brand: What makes the Springfield 113 unique:
We don't see blue numerals like this very often, but when we do, we have the perfect blue strap for it. Take a close look at this dial to see a very unique patina likely because this original 1923 Illinois pocket watch dial, hands, and movement were outside its pocket watch case before we found it. Many of these antique American pocket watches come from pawn shops where the gold or silver case was scrapped for its precious metal value, leaving this piece of history discarded.
Our watchmakers restored the beautiful Illinois Autocrat movement and did their best to preserve the authenticity of the dial while leaving this patina. Interestingly enough, 1923 was the year that Caterpillar Tractor Company was started in Peoria, Illinois, just down the street from Springfield where this movement was manufactured. We used our machined steel case and crown to house this beauty and not take away from the art that is the dial.
