Vortic Chicago
The Vortic Chicago is a 45 mm titanium dress watch with an Elgin 12-size hand-wound movement. At 45 mm across, it is larger than 97% of the 403 titanium dress watches in the guide.
- Type
- Dress
- Price
- – · Each piece is priced individually; 2025 titanium Chicago pieces listed at USD 2,600 to 3,500, none for sale on 2026-10-04
- Case diameter
- 45.0 mm
- Thickness
- 12 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 55 mm
- Origin
- United States
- Movement
- Manual wind, restored antique American pocket-watch movement (varies by piece)
- Caliber
- Elgin 12-size (antique, varies by piece)
- Power reserve
- ~36 h
- Complications
- Time only
- Colour
- Grey
- Surface treatment
- Varies by piece (machined, sandblasted, tumbled or stonewashed)
- Finish technology
- Natural finish
- Caseback
- Stainless steel
- Nickel-free
- No (steel contact)
- Bracelet / strap
- 22 mm leather strap (varies by piece)
- Crystal
- Sapphire (front and display back)
- Display back
- Yes
- Dial
- Varies by piece; original antique dials, most often white enamel
- Dial colours
- White
- Availability
- Offered
- Status
- Current (between batches). One-of-one numbered pieces; titanium examples listed in 2025 (Chicago 080, 087, 088, 089, 099, 100), none for sale at 2026-10-04. Recent Chicago pieces are mostly stainless steel or bronze.
- Not published
- Reference, Weight, Hardness, Construction, Matching bracelet, Lume
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Vortic Chicago nickel-free?
No. The caseback is steel, and steel carries nickel, so the guide does not list it as nickel-free.
What grade of titanium is the Vortic Chicago?
Titanium, with no grade stated. The caseback is steel, not titanium. The record is at medium confidence, so check the maker's page before relying on it.
What size is the Vortic Chicago?
The case is 45 mm across, 12 mm thick and 55 mm from lug to lug. It is water resistant to 10 m.
How much does the Vortic Chicago cost, and is it available?
It is in production, but the maker does not publish a price.
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