One of their special offerings were Tiffany & Co. branded watches, many of which were made for the company by one of the fine manufacturers.
Although the maker's name was often hidden, the retailer contracted with a number of the world's fine watch and jewelry making firms to produce these treasured timepieces.
Today's offering showcases this classically elegant Tiffany & Co. mens automatic watch made by Movado for the prestigious retailer .
During Movado's glorious period from 1912 through the 1950's, when such innovations as the polyplan movement, Calendomatic, and exceptional in-house chronographs pushed the envelope of horological technology, and original designs such as the Museum watch took their place in history, their wristwatches enjoyed a level of prestige reserved only for works of the finest watchmakers.
Its case is masculinely elegant with curved semi-bombe lugs. Unlike many examples that had U.S. made contract cases, this is a true fully Swiss creation.
For the movement Movado used its very fine "in-house" Cal. 115 movement made at the company's workshop in La Chaux-de-Fonds, which it claimed was the world's thinnest automatic movement at the time. It's a wonderful movement with an distinctive design.
It has all original parts down to the dial and hands. The handsome case is better than near mint with only slight wear and crisp, never having been significantly polished. On the wrist it looks just short of mint.
One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled. It is running strong and very true. Photos of the inside available upon request.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new Java lizard strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
If you are looking for a special treasure for someone in your life, this is it. Modern Tiffany watches don't match the charm and romance of this vintage original.
Note: Similar watches are published in John Loring's work Tiffany Timepieces, 2004.
- Maker: Movado
- Retailer: Tiffany & Co.
- Country of manufacture: Switzerland
- Model: Ref. 48485
- Year sold: c. 1956
- Functions: Hours, Minutes and Subsidiary Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 14K gold
- Case condition: Better than near mint with only slight wear and crisp, never having been significantly polished. On the wrist it looks just short of mint.
- Case inside: Movado Factories, Swiss, Swiss hallmarks, A2130767, 14K
- Dial: Egg-shell, gold applique dart and Arabic indices, signed Tiffany & Co., original and untouched, excellent condition
- Dimensions: 33mm wide (excluding crown), 40mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Hands: Original, gold "dauphines"
- Movement type: Cal. 115, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring
- Movement markings: Movado Factories, Swiss, Seventeen Jewels, 3917
- Band: Java lizard , fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn, equipped with unsigned buckle
- Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
- Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we can take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
