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What makes the Chicago 465 unique: Today, we’re delighted to present this antique, exquisite piece that the Elgin National Watch Company originally manufactured in 1928 — the Chicago 465. The watch features a stunning dial with a pristine white background and captivating navy minute and hour hands. The dial also sports bold, stylized numerals with a 45-degree angle transparent text-shadow. We added even more sophistication to the original pocket watch by encasing it inside our scratch-resistant and robust Machined Titanium case. The glimmering case and nickel crown make the watch shine even brighter with its breathtaking, elegant design. Our Machined Titanium’s clear back reveals the watch’s open-face movement with 17 awe-inspiring ruby and sapphire jewels atop its ¾ plate. You can also view the watch’s incredible inner workings with its attractive gold-plated gears and Moseley regulator. We paired this gleaming watch with our comfortable and practical Moss leather watch strap, contrasting the bright dial with a rugged style. The Elgin Watch Company originally manufactured the piece in Elgin, Illinois, in 1928 — the same year that the New York Yankees became the first Major League Baseball team to sweep two consecutive World Series. In 1927, they swept the Pittsburgh Pirates, and in 1928, they swept the St. Louis Cardinals. Tragically, New York Yankees pitcher Urban Shocker died of heart failure only months after the Yankee’s 1928 World Series win. The iconic pitcher was known for his spitballs — which are now illegal in the MLB — and he had a total of 983 strikeouts.