What makes the Springfield 466 unique: Today, we are proud to present this remarkable piece from the Illinois Watch Company — the Springfield 466. Originally manufactured in 1922 by the Illinois Watch Company, the Springfield 466 features a modern dial design, rounded, bold type numbers, and an open back that reveals the intricate nickel gears with bronze details. Our Machined Titanium case accentuates the captivating dial and has an incredibly durable and scratch-resistant coating to preserve the history and functionality of the watch. Looking at the back, we see “The Autocrat'' engraved on the bridge plate — powered by 17 jewels. Lastly, our Stone leather strap brings unity to this 405-grade timepiece, underlining the bold type numbers magnificently. This incredible watch was originally produced in Springfield, Illinois, in 1922 — the same year that Captain Turner wrote “Hello USA Call Vanderbilt 7200” as the 1st publicly recorded message in the sky. Following the skywriting advertisement, eight operators fielded more than 40,000 telephone calls to “Vanderbilt 7200,” which was the hotel's phone number at which George Hill, the president of the American Tobacco Company, was staying.