What makes the Springfield 479 unique: Today, we’re thrilled to present this highly unique watch originally crafted by the Illinois Watch Company in 1920 — the Springfield 479. The dial sports a light-tan background with distinct and decorative dark numerals. The dial’s background also features a gorgeous ornamental center pattern and light navy blue minute and hour hands. We equipped the piece with our scratch-resistant Machined Titanium case and nickel-plated crown. The glistening case brings further attention to the pocket watch’s unique numerals and background design. The back of the watch displays 405-grade open-face movement with a center bridge, nickel finish, and pendant setting. The watch also features three adjustable positions. The open-back Machined Titanium case also reveals the watch’s robust bronze-plated gears powered by 17 jewels. Finally, we matched the watch with our artisan-crafted Stout leather strap that goes perfectly with the dial’s numerals. The Illinois Watch Company manufactured the pocket watch in Springfield, Illinois, in 1920 — the same year that Congress ratified the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. Many women had voting rights in pre-revolutionary colonies in the 18th century, but every state, aside from New Jersey, created constitutions that stripped voting rights from women after the United States became independent. New Jersey was the final state to deny women the right to vote after they rescinded female voting rights in 1807. Some states and territories began granting women the right to vote in the late 19th century, but Congress continuously denied national women’s suffrage until they finally passed the 19th Amendment in 1919, which America then adopted in 1920.