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Vortic Military Edition First Edition

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The Vortic Military Edition First Edition was a 49 mm titanium field watch with a Hamilton 16s hand-wound movement. At 49 mm across, no other titanium field watch in the guide is larger, out of 136. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

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Price
$5,000
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Titanium (grade undisclosed)
Water resistance
50 m
Type
Field
Case diameter
49.0 mm
Lug-to-lug
58 mm
Origin
United States
Movement
Manual wind, antique Hamilton military pocket-watch movement (22 jewels, made 1938 to 1950) with hacking sweep seconds
Caliber
Hamilton 16s
Complications
Time only
Colour
Black
Surface treatment
Black PVD
Finish technology
PVD / IP
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Straps: military canvas with leather backing, and a second leather strap (24 mm tapering to 22 mm)
Crystal
Domed German glass (front), Gorilla Glass display back
Display back
Yes
Dial
Black 24-hour antique military dial
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Limited edition of 50, Veterans Day 2019 pre-order; sold out
Not published
Reference, Thickness, Weight, Power reserve, Hardness, Construction, Matching bracelet, Lume
Medium confidence Verified Oct 2026 Source: Vortic Watch Company, Military Edition First Edition (maker)
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the Vortic Military Edition 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 Military Edition First Edition?

The case is 49 mm across and 58 mm from lug to lug. It is water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the Vortic Military Edition First 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 $5,000.

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