What makes the Canton 008 unique: Microeconomics is the study of individuals and single industries within an economy, while macroeconomics examines the large-scale behavior of the economy as a whole. Both are necessary to establish a sufficient understanding of the economic landscape and create structures and policies that protect and promote the overall health and success of the economy.

The Vortic Canton 008, the conversion of a pocket watch that was built in 1912, the same year influential macroeconomist Milton Friedman was born, is an epitome of the masterpiece that can be created when the micro and the macro are both honored in the design and construction of a mechanical timepiece.

All of its elements, from the double-sunk dial with its subtle blue center, flowing Arabic numerals, and red minute numerals around its outer edge to its thin spade hands, polished angled bezel, stainless steel case, made-in-America cognac strap, and gilt-inlaid No. 310 movement are impressive by themselves, and after taking a step back to acknowledge the conversion as a whole, the appeal of this watch is in how perfectly they all fit together.

The tiny details like the intricate movement decoration and Hampden Star regulator, along with the broad composition of the timepiece's sloping satin-finished lugs and the finely polished sides of its 45 mm case, are all necessary to the overall dynamism of this Vortic conversion. The design, components, and execution are all well-considered in their individuality and cooperative synergy, and together they form a beautiful, unique, and expertly built wristwatch that is ready to be worn and enjoyed.