NWA - First Vintage Elgin, First Seiko
I was inspired by @KCSpike a week ago to pull the trigger on my first vintage Elgin. Pretty early in my colleting journey, so I didn't put too much money into it. For what it cost though I have been super impressed with how well it's run over the last few days.
The Seiko (SWR064) was a birthday gift from my wife. Impressed with the detailing on the dial, and the calf leather strap has a wonderful red hue to it.
Excited to add some dress pieces to the collection.
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Benjamin S
Jude 24-25. I love watches because the care that goes into their complexity reminds me to think of God.
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7.55” / 19.18 cm
Late '40's Elgin? (The numbers on the movement can be looked up. It doesn't say "Shock Master" which I think started in '52.) Looks sharp.
Late '40's Elgin? (The numbers on the movement can be looked up. It doesn't say "Shock Master" which I think started in '52.) Looks sharp.
This is a 1956 Elgin Oakdale. You are right that "Shock Master" does not appear on it, and I am not quite certain why. I have heard about the varying words, DuraPower, Shockmaster, DuraBalance, as appearing on the dial in various periods, but I haven't yet heard what they referred to about the watch. I can only speculate that whatever improvements these terms designate are not present in the Oakdale line. Are you familiar with what specifically the terms are referring to?
This is a 1956 Elgin Oakdale. You are right that "Shock Master" does not appear on it, and I am not quite certain why. I have heard about the varying words, DuraPower, Shockmaster, DuraBalance, as appearing on the dial in various periods, but I haven't yet heard what they referred to about the watch. I can only speculate that whatever improvements these terms designate are not present in the Oakdale line. Are you familiar with what specifically the terms are referring to?
@fancy_man knows this stuff, but Shock Master was their version of shock protection, like Incabloc. DuraPower was an improved drive train and DuraBalance was an improved balance, I think.
Thanks for the shout out....cool watch!