What makes the Springfield 566 unique: Today, we’re delighted to showcase this breathtaking watch that was initially produced by the Illinois Watch Company over a century ago — the Springfield 566. The watch features a white dial with gothic-styled black hour numerals. The face also features helpful red minute numerals in five-minute increments and a subdial. Finally, you can see the watch’s strikingly-handsome blued-steel diamond kite watch hands. We complemented these fine watch hands and the rest of the dial with our robust and stylish Blued Titanium case and a nickel-plated crown. Our Blued Titanium case comes with a transparent back, allowing you to see the movement’s original intricate and stunning details, including its gold-plated gears, nickel finish, and pendant setting. This sophisticated movement also boasts 17 striking jewels throughout its center bridge plate, as well as a Going barrel. We paired this exceptional piece of American manufacturing history with our comfortable Black leather watch strap, which suits the watch’s style harmoniously.

The Illinois Watch Company originally manufactured the pocket watch in Springfield, Illinois, in 1916 — the same year that President Woodrow Wilson established the Council of National Defense, which coordinated resources for the Allied war effort during World War I. They supported the war effort by organizing the production and transportation of industrial and farm resources. Additionally, they organized financial and public support for the Great War before the United States entered the war. The council disbanded in 1921, two years after the Treaty of Versailles.