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Vortic Post-War Conversion Watch

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The Vortic Post-War Conversion Watch was a 49 mm bronze field watch with a Hamilton 16-size military 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
$9,500
Material
Bronze
Grade / type
Bronze (grade not stated)
Water resistance
10 m
Type
Field
Case diameter
49.0 mm
Origin
United States
Movement
Manual wind, antique Hamilton military movement converted to 12-hour after WWII, hacking retained
Caliber
Hamilton 16-size military (antique, post-war 12-hour conversion)
Power reserve
~36 h
Complications
Time only
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Steel
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Oxblood Horween shell cordovan strap
Crystal
Sapphire (domed front, display back)
Display back
Yes
Dial
White 12-hour antique dial with black numerals
Dial colours
White
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Limited to 12 pieces (2024 Military Special Edition); sold out
Not published
Reference, Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Colour, Hardness, Construction, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet, Lume
Medium confidence Verified Oct 2026 Source: Vortic Watch Company, Post-War Conversion Watch (maker)
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case of the Vortic Post-War Conversion Watch 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 Post-War Conversion Watch?

The case is 49 mm across. It is water resistant to 10 m.

How much does the Vortic Post-War Conversion Watch 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 $9,500.

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