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Vortic Military Edition 2023 Special Edition

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The Vortic Military Edition 2023 Special Edition was a 49 mm bronze field watch with a hand-wound movement. At 49 mm across, no other bronze field watch in the guide is larger, out of 39. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

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Price
$12,000
Material
Bronze
Grade / type
Bronze (grade not stated)
Water resistance
10 m
Type
Field
Case diameter
49.0 mm
Thickness
16 mm
Lug-to-lug
59 mm
Origin
United States
Movement
Manual wind, antique Hamilton military pocket-watch movement with hacking seconds
Caliber
Hamilton (antique, early WWII, marked US GOVT.)
Power reserve
~36 h
Complications
Time only
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Steel
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Two straps: military canvas with leather backing, and brown bison leather (24 mm)
Crystal
Sapphire (domed front, flat display back)
Display back
Yes
Dial
Antique military dial (varies by piece)
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Special edition released 2023-11-11 alongside the annual Military Edition; sold out. The copy says 10 qualifying movements were found.
Not published
Reference, Weight, Colour, Hardness, Construction, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet, Lume
Medium confidence Verified Oct 2026 Source: Vortic Watch Company, Military Edition 2023 Special Edition (maker)
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case of the Vortic Military Edition 2023 Special Edition made of?

The case is bronze (grade not stated). The guide has not yet confirmed it on the maker's own page. The caseback is steel, not titanium.

What size is the Vortic Military Edition 2023 Special Edition?

The case is 49 mm across, 16 mm thick and 59 mm from lug to lug. It is water resistant to 10 m.

How much does the Vortic Military Edition 2023 Special Edition cost, and is it available?

It is no longer made, so the only way to buy one is used. Its list price when it was in production was $12,000.

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