What makes the Springfield 518 unique: Today we are proud to release this wonderful timepiece from the Illinois Watch Company, our Springfield 518. We love the classic look of this unique dial, paired with the dark tones of our gunmetal titanium case. The open-kite hands have been darkened to stand out nicely along with the bold, dark numerals. We chose a copper-plated crown and hardware to add a touch of color and match the rye strap. The movement inside this 1923 watch is the 274 grade from Illinois, complete with 21 spectacular jewels. The large 3/4 build plate has been carefully machined to display these wonderful Geneva lines that cover the entirety of the surface. We can't take our eyes off all the precious metal accents, with brass hardware throughout, as well as gold-plated gears beneath and a brass balance wheel.
In 1922, a year before this watch was originally produced, the premiere of the first Women’s World Games took place in Paris and an international interest in women’s sports was emerging. In 1923, New Jersey hosted the very first women’s outdoor track and field championship. The meet was held on September 29th at Weequahic Park and consisted of 11 total events. It was seen as a huge success and helped to promote more women’s sporting events to come.
