What makes the Cleveland 042 unique: Today, we’re excited to spotlight this sophisticated and historic piece originally manufactured by the Illinois Watch Company in 1926 — the Cleveland 042. The watch features a breathtaking dial with a highly unique and sophisticated center design. The design shimmers brilliantly against the piece’s cream-colored background. The dial also sports dark, stylized numerals and blue hour and minute hands. We paired the pocket watch with our pristine and scratch-resistant Machined Titanium case along with a nickel-plated crown. The gleaming case and crown make the complete piece shine even more spectacularly. Our Machined Titanium case also sports an open back, revealing a commercial-standard open-face movement nickel finish and circular finish pattern. This watch was originally produced in 1926 in Springfield, Illinois  — the same year in which Chrysler introduced the iconic and trailblazing Chrysler Imperial. Chrysler developed the vehicle in order to compete with other luxury car manufacturers, including Cadillac and Lincoln. Chrysler equipped the Imperial with a 288.6 cubic inch six-cylinder engine. The vehicle set a transcontinental speed record in 1926 by traveling over 6,500 miles within a week. Chrysler advertisements referred to the vehicle as the “Chrysler Imperial ‘80’,” referencing the vehicle’s ability to travel at 80 miles per hour.