The Chicago 400 is the 400th 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 400 Unique: We decided to mark this St. Patrick’s day and the re-launching of our Watch of the Day program with this very unique Elgin dial and movement originally manufactured in Elgin, Illinois in 1925. We cased this watch in machined bronze to accent the very ornate gold dial and hands. With such a unique touch of green in the center of the dial, we knew when we saw this watch that it would be a perfect fit for St. Patrick’s day. In addition, we added a very special engraving on the case back to mark the occasion, the first time we have signified a Watch of the Day with a custom engraving! It was said that when St. Patrick originally brought Christianity to Ireland, he used a green three-leaf clover to explain the Holy Trinity. The tradition has grown through the years to wear green on March 17. This special watch will mark the occasion and is sure to keep you from missing out on the festivities.

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