What makes the Chicago 475 unique: Today, 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.