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What makes the Boston 472 unique: Today, we’re thrilled to feature this remarkable antique that was first released by the American Waltham Watch Company — the Boston 472. This sophisticated watch comes with a cream-colored dial with highly unique aged, gold-colored numerals, and the dial also includes stylish minute indicators, violet diamond kite watch hands, and a helpful subdial. We matched this historic pocket watch with our Sandblasted Titanium case and a gold-plated crown, complementing its watch hands and numerals. Our case features a transparent back, allowing you to see the intricate details of its 1225-grade open-face movement. This 3/4 bridge plate stands out with stylish markings, Reed regulator, Breguet hairspring, nickel finish, and pendant setting. The watch’s rear side also features sumptuous gold-plated gears and 17 beautiful jewels throughout. Finally, we made this antique wearable with our comfortable Natural leather watch strap, perfectly suiting this one-of-a-kind watch’s style.
The American Waltham Watch Company originally manufactured the pocket watch in Waltham, Massachusetts, in 1924 — the same year that American speed skater Charles Jewtraw won the first gold medal at the first-ever Winter Olympics game, which was held in Chamonix, France. He placed first in the 500-meter speed skating event. Jewtraw grew up poor and couldn’t afford to make the ongoing equipment investments required in speed skating, but, fortunately, he landed a sponsorship from businessman Jack Mabbit and became part of the Lake Placid Speed Skating Club. After winning gold in the first Winter Olympics, Jewtraw retired from the sport and became a representative for the Spalding Sporting Goods Company. He passed away at age 95 in 1996, two years after his spouse passed. Today, the public can view Jewtraw’s historic gold medal at the Smithsonian Institution.
