{"product_id":"the-chicago-475-46mm","title":"The Chicago 475 (47mm)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat makes the Chicago 475 unique:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eToday, we’re excited to showcase this antique piece initially manufactured by the Elgin National Watch Company nearly a century ago — the Chicago 475. This historic watch features a cream-colored dial with gilt, stylized numerals and light blue watch hands. We encased this one-of-a-kind pocket watch in our robust and scratch-resistant Machined Titanium case, and we paired it with a copper crown. On the back of the watch, you can view its 345-grade open-face movement with a going barrel, Moseley regulator, and Breguet hairspring. The piece also boasts gold-plated gears powered by 17 resplendent ruby and sapphire jewels atop its ¾ plate. We completed the piece by pairing it with our rustic and fashionable Tobacco leather watch strap. The Elgin National Watch company produced the original pocket watch in Elgin, Illinois, in 1926 — the same year that the United States passed the Air Commerce Act to regulate the aviation industry. In the early 20th century, flight accidents were common due to a lack of safety standards. In response, President Calvin Coolidge created a board to explore the option of creating federally-mandated safety regulations. The board found that safety regulations were necessary for the future of American aviation, and Congress passed the Air Commerce Act on May 20, 1926. \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39805809918030,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/products\/2022-05-09-7716.jpg?v=1652213169","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-chicago-475-46mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}