What makes the Springfield 465 unique: Today, we are excited to present this breathtaking piece from the Illinois Watch Company — the Springfield 465. Originally manufactured in 1923 by the Illinois Watch Company, the Springfield 465 features a speckled watch face design, sleek type numbers, and a clear display case that reveals the intricate nickel gears with bronze details. Our Machined Titanium case complements the deep blue hands of the watch spectacularly. Powered by 17 jewels, this 405-grade timepiece has an incredibly durable and scratch-resistant coating to preserve the history of this timeless piece. Lastly, our Moss leather strap accents the cobalt blue hands of this watch marvelously. This watch was originally produced in Springfield, Illinois, in 1923 — the same year that surgeons performed the 1st brain tumor operation under local anesthetic in NYC. Henry A. Brown, the patient, chatted with the surgeons while they cut through his skull and scraped out the brain tumor at Beth Israel Hospital.