{"product_id":"the-chicago-009-49mm","title":"The Chicago 009 (49mm)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat makes the Chicago 009 unique:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eToday, we’re delighted to feature this historic watch originally manufactured by the Elgin National Watch Company in 1898 — the Chicago 009. The original pocket watch features a remarkably sophisticated dial with a pristine white background and small star ornaments between its numerals. The dial also boasts gold-colored Louis XIV watch hands and black Roman numerals. We complemented this one-of-a-kind antique with our robust and scratch-resistant Machined Titanium case and equipped it with a matching nickel-plated crown. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur Machined Titanium case features an open back, revealing the timepiece’s stunning 153-grade hunting movement with a nickel finish and pendant setting. The historic movement also features a breathtaking “Elgin Natl. Watch Co” engraving and bronze-plated gears powered by 17 screw-set jewels. To finish off the final product, we paired the timepiece with our remarkable leather watch strap, making this antique piece wearable and even more eye-catching. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Elgin National Watch Company initially produced the Chicago 009’s pocket watch in Elgin, Illinois, in 1898 — the same year Guam became a U.S. island territory. The United States gained control of Guam in the Treaty of Paris of 1898, which ended the Spanish-American War. Spain’s loss of Guam, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines after the Spanish-American War marked the end of Spain’s reign as a world power. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39873679065166,"sku":"","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/products\/V3.WOTD-2022-06-25-CHICAGO-009_0021.20220615.jpg?v=1656352994","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-chicago-009-49mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}