What makes the Springfield 585 unique: Today we are pleased to present to you this fabulous timepiece originally manufactured by the Illinois Watch Company in 1925. We love the look of this rustic dial with subtle aging marks that have occurred over time. This absolutely one-of-a-kind piece will grab your attention immediately and draw you in for a closer look at all the fine details.The pocket watch has been given a new life with the addition of a sandblasted titanium case, a nickel-plated crown, and a rye leather strap. The gold-plated gears inside are pronounced beautifully beneath this nickel-plated 3/4 bridge plate, creating a timeless and sophisticated look. This "Master" grade 405 movement from Illinois is also adorned with 17 stunning screw-set jewels throughout that will have you taking the watch off to show off everything inside.

This watch was initially produced in Springfield, Illinois by the Illinois Watch company in 1925. Also in 1925, The Scopes Trial, also known as the Scopes Monkey Trial, was a landmark legal case that tested the constitutionality of a Tennessee law prohibiting the teaching of evolution in public schools. The trial pitted two of the most famous legal minds of the time against each other—prosecutor William Jennings Bryan and defense attorney Clarence Darrow. The case ultimately reached the Supreme Court, which ruled that the law was constitutional, but the trial itself was a major media event that brought the debate over the teaching of evolution into the public eye.