What makes the Boston 473 unique: We’re delighted to feature this eye-catching and highly distinct watch originally manufactured by the American Waltham Watch Company over a century ago — the Boston 473. The front of this sophisticated watch boasts a light-tan-colored background with a splendid bronze-colored center. You can also see the dial’s thin and distinct black numerals and its blued steel heavy moon watch hands that glimmer vividly. We matched the dial’s color palette by encasing it within our lightly Gilded Titanium case and paired it with a sumptuous-looking gold-plated crown. Our case features a transparent back, enabling watch enthusiasts to view its antique 225-grade hunting movement with 17 remarkable screw-set jewels that help turn its gold-plated gears. The watch’s movement also features a nickel finish, pendant setting, Breguet hairspring, and patent regulator. To top the piece off, we equipped it with our Natural leather watch strap, further complementing the dial’s breathtaking center.

The American Waltham Watch Company initially produced this stunning piece of history in Waltham, Massachusetts, in 1919 — the same year famed WWII pilot Francis Stanley “Gabby” Gabreski was born. Gabby made a name for himself by becoming one of seven United States combat pilots to become a flying ace, meaning he shot down over five enemy aircraft in two separate wars. He’s credited with 34 enemy aircraft takedowns. In addition to being an exceptional fighter pilot, he used his Polish heritage to serve as a liaison for Polish Royal Air Force squadrons. He learned from their talented pilots during his time with them and flew a total of 20 missions with them in 1943. After World War II, the Air Force assigned him to complete his education at Columbia University, where he studied Russian and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He again saw combat during the Korean War, and in 1967, he retired from the military as a colonel.