The Titanium Field Guide

Vortic Journeyman First Edition

The Vortic Journeyman First Edition is a 43 mm titanium dress watch with an ETA 6497-2 hand-wound movement. At 43 mm across, it is larger than 94% of the 403 titanium dress watches in the guide.

All Vortic watchesDress watchesUnder $3,000MicrobrandUnder 11 mm thickDisplay back
Price
$3,000
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Titanium (grade undisclosed)
Water resistance
30 m
Type
Dress
Case diameter
43.0 mm
Thickness
9.5 mm
Origin
United States
Movement
Manual wind, Swiss, modified and decorated for Vortic
Caliber
ETA 6497-2 (modified)
Power reserve
~36 h
Complications
Time only
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
Stone washed
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
20 mm hand-tanned black leather strap
Crystal
Sapphire (front and display back)
Display back
Yes
Dial
White
Dial colours
White
Availability
Offered
Status
Limited edition of 50 (late 2025 release); available on the maker store at 2026-10-05
Not published
Reference, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Construction, Matching bracelet, Lume
Medium confidence Verified Oct 2026 Source: Vortic Watch Company (maker) / Vortic Watch Company, American Artisan Series information (maker) / The Wind Up, Vortic Watches: The American Brand Giving History a Second Life Spec checksGrade Aug 2026Price Oct 2026 high
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the Vortic Journeyman First Edition?

Titanium, with no grade stated. The caseback is titanium too. The record is at medium confidence, so check the maker's page before relying on it.

What size is the Vortic Journeyman First Edition?

The case is 43 mm across and 9.5 mm thick. It is water resistant to 30 m.

How much does the Vortic Journeyman First Edition cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $3,000.

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