Vortic Watch Company The Lancaster
Named for Lancaster, PA, where Hamilton Watch Co. was headquartered; built around restored Hamilton 10s/12s pocket-watch movements, mostly 1930s-1940s grades.
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“Differs” marks a spec with different recorded values. — means not recorded.
| Spec | 123 45mm sandblasted steel, parchment patina dial, cognac leather strap; Hamilton 12s movement | 134 43mm stainless steel, ivory dial, cognac leather strap; Hamilton caliber 917 10-size movement |
|---|---|---|
| Case size Differs | 45 mm | 43 mm |
| Lug width | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Case Differs | Sandblasted stainless steel, round | Machined stainless steel, round |
| Case maker | Vortic Watch Company | Vortic Watch Company |
| Bezel | Sandblasted stainless steel coin-edge | Not recorded |
| Crystal Differs | Domed sapphire front, flat sapphire case back | Domed sapphire front, sapphire case back |
| Water resistance | 10 m | 10 m |
| Caliber Differs | Hamilton 12-size | Hamilton 917, 10-size |
| Movement maker | Hamilton Watch Company | Hamilton Watch Company |
| Movement type | Manual | Manual |
| Jewels | 17 | 17 |
| Power reserve | 36 h | 36 h |
| Complications | small seconds | small seconds |
| Dial Differs | Parchment with antique patina | Warm ivory |
| Indices Differs | Black Arabic numerals, railroad style, with recessed secometer scale | Applied bronze-toned Arabic numerals, railroad-style minute track |
| Lume | none | none |
| Hands Differs | Blued steel (original) | Gilt (original) |
| Bracelet Differs | Leather strap, cognac, steel buckle | Leather strap, cognac, steel buckle (Worn & Wound partnership, 15 color options) |