1950’s Elgin Self-Winding Shockmaster Gold Plated Watch

A 1950s Elgin Shockmaster in excellent condition — a genuine piece of mid-century American watchmaking. The 34mm Art Deco case in 10k rolled gold plate carries that unmistakable post-war elegance, while the self-winding movement reflects the era's leap into modern automatic technology. A handsome, substantial dress watch with over seventy years of history and the presence to match.

Model: 1950s Elgin Self-Winding Shockmaster Gold-Plated Watch
Movement: Self-winding automatic — tested and keeping good time
Condition: Excellent
Material: 10k rolled gold plate
Case: Art Deco, 34mm
Fit: Fits up to an 8" wrist

Vetted by Manny — every watch, every time.
Manny personally sources, inspects, cleans, and tests every watch we sell. This Elgin was examined for originality, cleaned to its best honest condition, and run and timed to confirm it's keeping good time before it was listed. If it doesn't work, we don't sell it. We keep dated records and photos of each watch's condition at the time it ships.

Please read before purchasing. These are pre-loved vintage pieces — light scratches and signs of age are part of the character and to be expected. Your watch is guaranteed to arrive exactly as described and in working order. Inspect it carefully before wearing, and contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos if anything arrived not as described, and we'll make it right.

All sales are final — no refunds or exchanges. Vintage watches are delicate, and once a watch has been worn we can't be responsible for how it's handled. Watches that show signs of a drop, impact, or wear after delivery are not covered. By purchasing, you're confirming you've read the full description and understand this piece is sold as a working vintage watch, as-is in the condition shown.