The Chicago 343 is the 343rd 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 343 Unique: This dial is nothing short of spectacular. If you’re a fan of pin stripe suits you probably already bought this watch and aren’t even reading this description. The numeral style is something we don’t see often, and have only seen on 12size Elgin dials. The shadow effect really makes the numbers pop. The 15 jewel movement was originally manufactured in 1925 by the Elgin Watch Company just outside Chicago, Illinois. 1925 was the year Chrysler Car Company was formed. Imagine driving a Chrysler down Main Street Chicago in the 1920s! This movement likely took a ride like that sometime in its life.

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