The Springfield 158 seamlessly blends Art Deco elegance with modern aesthetics. Its silver-toned dial, adorned with bold black numerals and gothic hands, offers striking legibility. Featuring a vintage 1923 Illinois movement visible through a polished caseback, it embodies American craftsmanship. The titanium case contrasts sharply with the elegant oxblood leather strap, making it a statement piece for any wrist. This watch is a celebration of horological heritage and contemporary style, perfect for sophisticated tastemakers.
From the brand: What makes the Springfield 158 unique:
The Springfield 158 is a striking fusion of Art Deco artistry and bold modern contrast. At its center is a silver-toned dial embossed with vertical gold and silver stripes, creating a multi-dimensional canvas that gleams under shifting light. An inner oval frame adds further depth, while the fancy, serif-style numerals arc gracefully around the outer ring in jet black for sharp legibility. A recessed sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock blends seamlessly with the central design, offering added utility without disrupting the visual rhythm. Floating above it all are a pair of gothic-style hands in black, tapered to fine points and echoing the dial’s strong geometry with a sculptural flourish.
Inside this watch beats a 17-jewel Illinois movement from 1923. The open caseback reveals a mixed-metal visual: polished steel bridges layered with gold-plated components and sweeping Geneva stripes. It’s an intricate mechanical tableau that rewards close attention, reflecting the engineering excellence of American watchmaking’s golden age.
The case itself is a study in contrast and craftsmanship. We’ve paired a machined titanium body with a black DLC-coated titanium coin-edge bezel—adding a crisp frame to the dial’s vertical energy. A knurled titanium crown completes the case architecture with both texture and ease of use. The oxblood leather strap with white contrast stitching ties the whole piece together, offering warmth and elegance that complements the dial’s metallic vibrance.
In 1923, the U.S. Navy commissioned the first ever aircraft carrier—USS Langley (CV-1)—marking the dawn of American naval aviation. Just as this innovation redefined the future of military technology, the Springfield 158 represents a reinvention of American horological heritage, transforming an antique pocket watch into a bold, modern wristwatch.
