The Chicago 188 is the 188th 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 188 Unique: This watch is an excellent example of what Elgin Watch Company could do. The movement inside is not rare in any form, as it was mass produced by the pocket watch manufacturer, but the dial is still beautifully decorated and was likely not something produced in great numbers. Elgin made pocket watches for the masses, but still included originality of design for everyone!

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