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Sheila (Salesman's Case)
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Date Posted: 07:12:53 01/17/09 Sat
In reply to:
Palladium
's message, "Information on Elgin Pocketwatch" on 07:48:31 01/09/09 Fri
Your correct, it is a salesmen's case, and used to show the movement, or gears of the watch, to a potential buyer.
It's not really rare, but not common. There are fewer of them today. A buyer did not purchase salesmen's cases, because they were not strong enough for someone to use on a daily basis, and would buy a case to put the watch in.
Watches and cases were not made by the same company, and were purchased separatly.
As far as the figure of 2000 goes, Elgin's were made up in what was called runs. So there could be a run of 2000 or more for that run, and later more of the same would be done later. If you check the Elgin site again, you will see a listing for total run and that is the number of Elgins in that grade that was made. You didn't list the number so I can't tell what it is for you.
As far as price goes, that depends on size, age, jewels, and other information. I would consider the case as a unique "see through" part of the watch, but collectors want them in regular cases for safety. However, that does not mean all of them want that. Some collectors love a salesman's case. It all depends on the watch itself.
Hope this helps.
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