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What makes the Springfield 435 unique: For today’s Watch of the Day we happily present the Springfield 435 from the Illinois Watch Company. This antique watch was originally manufactured in Springfield, Illinois in 1924. We chose our machined titanium case to house this soft-aged dial, letting the character shine through. The brilliant, open-kite hands are the centerpiece that bring this watch into focus, causing it to stand out. We went with a Rye Strap to soften the look, and paired it with a copper crown and hardware all throughout. The movement inside this watch features a signature bridge plate design from Illinois, decorated carefully with these Geneva lines all throughout. Rose-gold gears peak through from beneath, powered by 17 screw-set jewels. Double-roller escapement keeps the brass balance wheel on track and ensures consistency over time. In the same year that this watch was created, Mahatma Gandhi was also finally released from prison. Having served a 6-year sentence for disobedience by the British magistrates in India.
