The Military Edition: Sixth Edition for 2024

Vortic’s only limited edition, the Military Edition, is a set of wristwatches built from very special antique American pocket watches. The pocket watches inside these wristwatches were originally manufactured for the U.S. Army Air Corps and flown on the B-17s and similar bomber aircraft in World War II. It’s the ultimate military watch and has the most provenance of any product we’ve ever made. Scroll down to read more about our Military Edition series.

Every watch in the Sixth Edition contains an original antique Hamilton 4992B movement. Please note we are only making 50 pieces this year, and they may sell quickly. The first 20 pieces (serial numbers 01/50 through 20/50) will have modern lume applied to the antique dial. The lume is also applied to the antique hands and those first 20 all feature the rare "US GOVT" stamp on the movement. The other 30 (serial numbers 21/50 through 50/50) will be the standard, original antique dial, and the movements are from the other 90% of Hamilton's production during the war (they are not stamped "US GOVT"). 

It takes us all year to source these original antique movements, but we now have a consistent, albeit slow, supply. Each piece will be uniquely serial numbered and come with a certificate of authenticity.

The Sixth Edition features a titanium case that's been stone-washed to create a unique look that will be slightly different between each watch. Every watch will come with the Swiss Military Canvas strap attached. In the box, you'll also find a second strap made from black leather using vintage white stitching as well as the screwdriver you'll need to change it.

We donate $500 from each watch to the , which trains disabled military vets how to become professional watchmakers. The average unemployment rate for disabled war veterans is 82%, and the funds we donate will put a dent in that figure! Check out the  for more details on the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative.

Please note that slight variations in the dials, movements, and hands may occur as they are all unique pieces made about 80 years ago.

See our page for more information on the product line in general as well as images of previous editions going back to 2019.