Vintage ELGIN Windsor Shockmaster Self-Winding Durapower Watch Cal. 645 - In Box

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Seller: secondhandhorology ✉️ (858) 99.2%, Location: Roscoe, Illinois, US, Ships to: WORLDWIDE & many other countries, Item: 335291711453 Vintage ELGIN Windsor Shockmaster Self-Winding Durapower Watch Cal. 645 - In Box.

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“Elgin, The Watchword for Elegance and Efficiency.”

By the early 20th century, Elgin was producing over 1 million watches per year and was the largest producer of fine watches in the world.

ELGIN WATCH COMPANY was a leading American watch manufacturer that operated from 1864 to 1968, founded by a group of investors in Elgin, Illinois, and quickly became one of the most successful watchmakers in the United States.

The early years of the company were marked by rapid expansion and innovation. In 1874, the company introduced the first full plate movement, which was more durable and accurate than previous designs. In 1875, Elgin introduced the first watch with a stem winding and setting mechanism, which became the industry standard. The company was also known for its high-quality movements and its innovative designs, which included the first wristwatch with an alarm and the first watch with a shock-resistant balance. 

During World War II, Elgin produced watches for the military, including the A-11, which became known as the "Watch That Won the War." After the war, the company continued to produce watches, but faced increasing competition from foreign manufacturers and the rise of quartz technology.  

In 1968, the company ceased production and its assets were sold to a group of investors. The Elgin name has since been used by various companies, but the original Elgin Watch Company is remembered as one of the most important American watchmakers in history.

 

1950's ELGIN

Windsor Shockmaster

Durapower

Self-Winding

Wristwatch 

This is a vintage Elgin Windsor Shockmaster Durapower automatic wristwatch reference 6808 and dated from the 1950's. 

  

It is a manual-winding watch powered by the original signed Elgin movement caliber grade 645, 11/0s, 17 jewels, sweep-second hand, unadjusted, 18,000 A/h, Swiss made.

 

The watch still has the original champagne quadrant dial with gold Arabic Numerals, gold hour markers, bold minute/seconds track and gold matching hands. 

The dial is signed with "ELGIN, Self-winding, shocknaster and Durapower logo.

Cased in a 26 mm square case featuring fancy lug design; all in 10K yellow gold filled. Domed crystal. The whole in the caseback has been filled with a sealant.

 

It comes on a brown signed Dakota Genuine Leather two-piece strap. This watch is also coming with the original Elgin box.

This watch is a perfect collector's item! Runs very well, keeps good time!

Thank you for looking!  Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers.

 

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Movement:

ELGIN 645  

Seventeen 17 Jewels

Unadjusted  

Swiss     

Case Back Markings:

6808

Cased and Timed

by Elgin National Watch Co.

Hadsworth   

10K Gold Filled

U786418   

Measurements (mm):

Case 26

Case with Crown 27  

Case Lug to Lug 35.7 

Case Thickness 12.6  

Lug Width 16  

Band Width 16 

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.

The condition is pre-owned.

The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

It will be carefully packed.

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Please be aware that the item you are bidding on or purchasing is a VINTAGE item. If this item is a watch, unless otherwise noted, it is keeping accurate time over a 2–4-hour time period. We specialize in watches that are 20-100 years old, and as such, these items are previously worn, and the quality of the item WILL reflect that. Expect for a vintage timepiece to have blemishes... this is part of what gives these amazing pieces their charm. Further, unless a watch specifically says that it has been recently serviced, expect that at some point in time, this timepiece will need a professional servicing in order to run and keep excellent time, which is also part of the experience of owning any mechanical watch. If an extremely accurate, worry-free experience is what you are seeking, we would recommend purchasing a new quartz watch. Very few, if any, vintage watches will keep as accurate time as a modern quartz watch. We do our absolute best to take accurate photographs of our items and to show any blemishes.

Examples of common characteristics of a vintage timepiece are: -imperfections on the crystal -imperfections on case -imperfections on the lugs -unless stated that the strap is new, the leather is often quite old and may need replacing in the future -metal bracelets may not include all of the links that the watch originally may have come with, but can be replaced with a bracelet or strap of your choosing

If the item is a piece of vintage jewelry, be aware that the item may have some minor blemishes such as: -missing stones (view photos, we will NEVER photoshop in a missing stone or piece) -minor scratches or discoloration -fading of plating -fading of paint

We do our best to take accurate photos and provide accurate descriptions.  Please take time to view our high-resolution photos of the item, and please ask any questions you may have prior to placing your bid.  We want this purchasing experience to be pleasant and surprise-free.  Vintage and antique items, unless "new old stock", have been around the block a time or two. 

Thank you for your business!  We hope to see you return in the future!

WA-3888   

  • Condition: Used
  • Bezel Color: Silver
  • Closure: Buckle
  • Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
  • Indices: Arabic Numerals
  • Year Manufactured: 1950-1959
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Band/Strap: Two-Piece Strap
  • Case Thickness: 14 mm
  • Case Color: Gold
  • Department: Men
  • Caseback: Snap
  • Lug Width: 16 mm
  • Bezel Type: Fixed
  • Watch Shape: Square
  • Style: Casual, Classic, Dress/Formal
  • Case Size: 26 mm
  • Features: 12-Hour Dial, Central Second, Push/Pull Crown, Seconds Hand, Self-Winding, Swiss Made, Swiss Movement
  • Case Material: Gold Filled
  • Handmade: No
  • Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
  • Seller Warranty: No
  • With Papers: No
  • With Service Records: No
  • Reference Number: 6808G, Cal. 645
  • Brand: Elgin
  • Type: Wristwatch
  • Band Color: Brown
  • Customized: No
  • Band Material: Leather
  • Dial Color: Champagne
  • Band Width: 16 mm
  • Model: Elgin Windsor Watch
  • With Original Box/Packaging: Yes
  • Case Finish: Polished
  • With Manual/Booklet: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
  • Display: Analog

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