1920 Grade 429
1920 Grade 429
Front View
Perfectly old and worn. The shape of the hands is less common though not completely rare. One interesting point is this Roman numeral dial is not using the watchmaker's four ("IIII"), opting for the modern "IV".
This is a stem set (instead of lever) which means time is set like a modern watch by pulling the crown out.
This is a stem set (instead of lever) which means time is set like a modern watch by pulling the crown out.
Movement View
The best thing about all these watches is the open case back so you can see the movement. The craftsmanship is amazing.
On Wrist
This watch is a great size and fits nicely on most any wrist (~7" wrist in pic).
Another View of the Movement
Can you have too many views of the movement? Nope. So here is another one. Different angle and different background. This was also taken out the in sun instead of in the dark South Bend Watch Cave™.
The Watch Box
This vortic watch comes with one of their super tough Otter box cases to protect your watch when not on your wrist. It's also pretty baller.
This is a gorgeous conversion completed by my new friends at Vortic. They loved how passionate I was about South Bend and old pocket watches so they've agreed to make a few conversions for me.
These are unique for a few reasons:
These are unique for a few reasons:
- 12 size instead of our typical 16 size (means smaller on the wrist).
- Stem set instead of lever set. This means no fidgeting with screwing the case top on and off to set the time. Simply pull the crown to set the time like you would a modern watch.
- Top crown instead of side as it best showcases this style of watch.
Everything from Vortic comes freshly serviced and with a baller case for protection when not on your wrist.
