Watch Description
What makes the Chicago 467 unique: Today, we’re happy to present this sophisticated piece originally manufactured by the Elgin National Watch Company in 1926 — the Chicago 467. The watch features a gorgeous dial with a light-gray background and thin, stylish numerals. The piece boasts an intricate and luxurious gold-colored center design that shines attractively against the simple background, and the subdial also features a matching golden hue. We encased the pocket watch within our Machined Titanium case, and we equipped it with a gold-plated crown that complements the dial’s center design. Our open-back case reveals a 345-grade open-face movement with breathtaking golden-plated gears. The watch’s back also features a Breguet hairspring, Moseley regulator, and 17 stunning ruby and sapphire jewels atop its ¾ plate. Finally, we topped off the piece with our comfortable, artisan-designed Olive leather watch strap along with a nickel-plated buckle. The Elgin National Watch Company initially manufactured the pocket watch in Elgin, Illinois, in 1926 — the same year that General Motors released the first Pontiac vehicle, the Pontiac Series 6-27. GM originally intended the Pontiac to be the junior version of the Oakland Six, produced by the Oakland Motor Car Company. The Oakland Motor Car Company was founded in 1907 in Pontiac, Michigan, and it became a GM division in 1909. Although GM intended Pontiac to be a cheaper alternative to Oakland vehicles, the car was far more popular. In 1931, GM closed the Oakland Motor Car Company division and began focusing on the Pontiac brand.Movement Manufacturer Information
The movement inside of this watch was made by Elgin Watch Company. We call this model "The Chicago" because of the company's proximity to the city.
Also known as Elgin National Watch Company, Elgin wasn't only the largest watch manufacturer in the United States, but the largest watch manufacturer in the world for almost 100 years, operating from 1864-1964. The company often used a depiction of father time on advertisements. At one point, the company was making 7,500 watch movements per week and had 2,300 employees. The factory was demolished in 1966 and replaced with a shopping center.
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Watch Specifications
- Manufacturer: Vortic Watch Company
- Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
- Case Dimensions:
- Diameter: 47mm
- Thickness: 12mm
- Lug to Lug: 55mm
- Lug Width: 22mm
- Case Material: Sandblasted Titanium
- Crown/Hardware: Gold Plated
- Water Resistance: 1 ATM
- Crystals: Sapphire
- Case Back: Stainless Steel
- Strap: Leather
Movement
- Manufacturer: Elgin Watch Company
- Serial Number: 30096915
- Manufacture Year: 1928
- Function: Manual Wind
- Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Hands: Original
- Size: 12s
- Power Reserve: ~36 Hours
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The Movement
The engine that powers this watch is an antique American pocket watch movement. All the gears and springs that make it tell time are roughly 100 years old on average. We call these watches the American Artisan Series because we're celebrating the history and legacy of the artisan watchmakers who built this engineering marvel a century ago in the United States.
The Story
Today most pocket watches are scrapped for the gold or silver of the case (the outside of the antique timepiece), leaving the inside (what we call the "movement") as trash.
We take pride in upcycling these pieces of American history by salvaging as many as we can, then preserving them inside our wristwatches.
Our expert team of watchmakers restores the antique movement and then we manufacture a custom wristwatch case here in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Strap
We partnered with Worn & Wound to produce a custom set of straps for our American Artisan Series watches. We now have 15 different colors to choose from including our two Horween Shell Cordovan options. These straps are made in the USA and are based on the Windup Model 2 Premium strap that Worn and Wound offers.
