Elgin Vintage Elgin Shockmaster 643 Automatic 17J Swiss Black Dial Watch 30mm

VINTAGE ELGIN SHOCKMASTER — SWISS 17-JEWEL AUTOMATIC CALIBER 643 Not just another unidentified vintage Elgin. Offered here is an authentic vintage Elgin Shockmaster self-winding wristwatch, powered by the clearly marked Swiss Elgin caliber 643 automatic movement with 17 jewels. The watch has a particularly handsome black dial with applied silver-tone hour markers, matching hands and understated mid-century styling. At approximately 30mm across, it has the compact proportions expected of a period men's watch and also works extremely well today as a smaller unisex vintage piece. Open-case photographs are included so the next owner can see exactly what is inside—not simply take the seller's word for it. MOVEMENT: Elgin Caliber 643 Automatic / Self-Winding 17 Jewels Swiss Made CASE: Approximately 30mm diameter Stainless steel Inner case back marked: ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH COMPANY STAINLESS STEEL SWISS 6805 DIAL: Original-style black Shockmaster dial with applied silver-tone markers and ELGIN / SELF-WINDING signature. CONDITION: This is an honest vintage watch showing considerable age and previous use. The crystal has heavy scratching and surface wear, clearly visible in the photographs. Case shows scratches, scuffs and normal age-related wear. Strap is an older replacement and also shows wear. The photographs are intentionally detailed—including the movement and inside case back—so you can evaluate the watch's condition and originality for yourself. As with any vintage mechanical