Gents 1950s Elgin Shockmaster Wrist Watch, Box & Papers

Gents 1950s Elgin Shockmaster wrist watch, box & papers.

The watch has an Elgin calibre 642 hand-winding movement which is working nicely. This is the 17-jewel model, it also came as a 15 jewel version. The 642 was first introduced in 1950 but this particular model is post 1955, the year when Elgin stopped using chronological serial numbers.

The watch measures 32mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the very handsome shaped lugs. The case is stainless steel and the front and sides are in lovely condition. The screw-on case back has some marking where a tool has slipped in the past. The case back mentions Durapower Mainspring, one of the first alloy mainsprings, invented in 1947. The case back also states that the watch is water resistant but, as with any vintage watch, it should be kept away from water and moisture.

The lens is in lovely condition.

The very handsome dial is in its original finish with segmented centre surrounded by concentric circles. Signed Elgin, together with the dp logo for Durapower. Original hands and subsidiary seconds dial.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes with its original Elgin presentation box, original guarantee and original information booklet. The box has an old repair to the lid, but this is only cosmetic.

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