The Chicago 099 (45mm)

Est. $5,900 USD

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What makes The Chicago 099 unique: The Chicago 099 embodies a bold, timeworn aesthetic that highlights the quiet dignity of age. Its dial presents a richly weathered parchment surfaceeach mark, stain, and patina a visual testament to its nearly 100-year journey. A full set of bold black Gothic numerals arcs around the dial, their stylized forms adding dramatic vintage presence. At the center, a set of sharp, heat-blued diamond-kite hands hover with striking contrast, delivering precision and flair. The recessed sub-seconds dial at 6 o™clock balances the composition, etched with concentric rings and crisp markings that echo the dial's character with confident symmetry. Inside this piece beats a 17-jewel Elgin movement originally crafted in 1925. Visible through the open caseback, the movement is a showcase of early American craftsmanshipdecorated with swirling engravings, gold-plated gears, and intricately etched bridgework. Each visual element reinforces the watch's one-of-a-kind nature, connecting the engineering of the past with the artistry of today. We encased this movement in a 45mm machined titanium case with a tumbled finish, pairing it with a smooth tumbled titanium bezel for a cohesive industrial tone. The vertically grooved bronze crown adds contrast and warmth, while the black Horween leather strap with white stitching grounds the entire watch in American-made durability and elegance. In 1925, the year this movement was made, Charles Francis Jenkins successfully broadcast the first synchronized sound-and-picture television transmission in the United Statesan innovation that helped spark the American television era. Like Jenkins™ work, this watch is a product of American ingenuity, designed to preserve and showcase our country's mechanical heritage.