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What makes the Chicago 489 unique: Today, we’re pleased to present this elegant piece initially produced by the Elgin National Watch Company over a century ago — the Chicago 489. This stunning watch features a pristine white dial with black stylized numerals, and it boasts blue-tinted spade and whip hands. The front of the watch also comes with a helpful matching subdial. We encased this highly sophisticated pocket watch within our Machined Titanium case and paired it with a matching nickel-plated crown, drawing further attention to the watch’s remarkable style. On the back of the watch, you can view the timepiece’s 384-grade open-face movement with a nickel finish and pendant setting. The watch’s movement showcases a Mosley regulator, Breguet hairspring, and gold-plated gears powered by 17 screw-set ruby and sapphire jewels. Finally, we matched this luxurious watch with our comfortable, artisan-designed Natural leather watch strap, making this one-of-a-kind piece even more special.
The Elgin National Watch Company originally manufactured the Chicago 498’s pocket watch in Elgin, Illinois, in 1921 — the same year Lucius Smith Lowe founded Lowe’s Companies, Inc. in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Although the company now primarily supplies customers with home improvement tools and supplies, it initially provided various unrelated products, such as groceries, produce, dry goods, and even horse tack. After World War II, co-owner Carl Buchan anticipated that the United States would have a spike in construction needs, so the company began specializing in hardware tools and building materials. The retail company was the largest hardware chain in the United States until Home Depot surpassed it in 1989.
The Elgin National Watch Company originally manufactured the Chicago 498’s pocket watch in Elgin, Illinois, in 1921 — the same year Lucius Smith Lowe founded Lowe’s Companies, Inc. in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Although the company now primarily supplies customers with home improvement tools and supplies, it initially provided various unrelated products, such as groceries, produce, dry goods, and even horse tack. After World War II, co-owner Carl Buchan anticipated that the United States would have a spike in construction needs, so the company began specializing in hardware tools and building materials. The retail company was the largest hardware chain in the United States until Home Depot surpassed it in 1989.
