{"product_id":"the-chicago-012-49mm","title":"The Chicago 012 (49mm)","description":"\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat makes the Chicago 012 unique:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe’re excited to bring you a remarkable piece of timekeeping history with today’s watch that the Elgin National Watch Company initially built in 1928 — the Chicago 012. This piece’s elegant face features a crisp, white dial with black hour numerals and deep, red minute numerals. The dial is further complemented by this watch’s eye-catching blued-steel cathedral hands and convenient subdial. We have paired this striking antique movement with our V3 machined titanium case and topped it with a titanium crown to complement the clean lines of the dial. The rear of the watch, which is showcased through our unique clear-backed case, mirrors the elegance displayed in the watch’s face. The stunning ¾ plate features an intricate engraving that encircles the polished-nickel movement. In addition to the plate, this movement also features 17 stunning, screw-set jewels encircled by shining gold-plated gears. To highlight the dial’s beauty even further, we have attached our comfortable, black leather watch strap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1928, the same year this watch was manufactured in Elgin, Illinois, Charles Jenkins from Washington D.C. filed for the first television license from the Federal Radio Commission. Jenkins was a pioneer in television and invented a mechanical television system that utilized a rotating disk with holes arranged in a spiral pattern. He also established the first commercial television station in the states, W3XK, which first aired from Jenkins Labs in DC five nights a week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40026623770702,"sku":"","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/products\/CHICAGOV3-WOTD2022-09-19-012_0126.jpg?v=1663881243","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-chicago-012-49mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}