Vortic Watch Company
Manufactures luxury watches by housing antique American pocket watch movements in 3D-printed titanium cases, reducing production complexity for low-volume custom parts.
- CEO / Founder
- RT Custer
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.7M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Kickstarter Backers, Rockies Venture Club, David Cohen, David Brown
Technology & Products
Key Products
Vortic Watch Company produces custom, handcrafted, 100 percent American-made mechanical watches that build on the legacy of classic railroad era watches. They specialize in transforming antique pocket watches into modern wristwatches using 3D-printed titanium cases.
Technological Advantage
Claimed: 3D printing allows for the creation of unique, movement-specific internal geometries without expensive tooling. Verified: Successful production of custom titanium cases that meet luxury horology standards for finish and durability.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables the preservation of historical American horology through high-strength titanium housings that eliminate the need for expensive custom CNC tooling for low-volume production.
How They Differentiate
Vortic differentiates by producing custom, handcrafted, 100% American-made mechanical watches, focusing on upcycling historical American pocket watch movements into modern wristwatches using 3D-printed titanium cases. This approach preserves American horology and allows for low-volume custom production.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Luxury watch collectors and enthusiasts of American manufacturing history.
Industry Verticals
Consumer Goods; Luxury Goods
Competitors
Holthinrichs Watches; Panerai; Hanhart
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue growth supported by multiple successful Kickstarter campaigns; over 2,000 unique timepieces produced; expanded into a 3,000 sq ft manufacturing facility.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2013; First Kickstarter launch in 2014; Won landmark legal case against Hamilton International (Swatch Group) in 2020; Launched Military Edition in 2019
Notable Customers
Huckberry; National Watch and Clock Museum; Military Benefit Association