What makes the Chicago 515 unique: Today, we’re thrilled to showcase this sumptuous watch that was originally manufactured by the Elgin National Watch Company in 1923 — the Chicago 515. This watch features truly stunning details with its single-sunk, light-gold-colored dial and blued-steel solid diamond kite watch hands. You can also see the dial’s stylish black numerals, a matching subdial, and a rich gold-colored center design that makes the piece look all the more sophisticated and eye-catching. We encased this remarkable pocket watch with our robust, glimmering Gilded Titanium case and topped it off with a nickel-plated crown. On the back, you can view the watch’s antique 345-grade open-face movement with a Quick train, Moseley regulator, Breguet hairspring, and Going barrel. The watch’s rear side also boasts 17 screw-set ruby and sapphire jewels within its ¾ plate, as well as gold-plated gears. We made the final product even more special by equipping it with our elegant and comfortable Moss leather watch strap.

The Elgin National Watch Company initially produced this exceptional pocket watch in Elgin, Illinois, in 1923 — the same year that U.S. President Warren Harding began his “Voyage of Understanding” tour. Harding and over sixty others traveled across the United States in a private Pullman train car. The trip was intended to connect with voters and the American public in more remote regions. During this trip, Harding became the first sitting president to visit Alaska and Canada. Unfortunately, the trip took a toll on Harding’s health. The party stopped in San Francisco on August 2, 1923 in order to make plans to return to Washington D.C., but Harding suffered a fatal heart attack while staying in the Palace Hotel, leaving the presidency to Vice President Calvin Coolidge.