1920's Tiffany & Co. Platinum & Diamond Ladies Art Deco Watch - Original with Warranty (ebay)
An exceptional, vintage lady's timepiece from Tiffany & Co.
Like today, in the 1920's, no name better captured the idea of embracing the best life had to offer than that of Tiffany & Co.
One of their special offerings to their most discriminating female clients was a line of jeweled watches emblazoned with the Tiffany & Co. name on the dial.
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.
The exclusive, lady's wristwatch featured in today's auction dramatically illustrates why Tiffany's vintage watches are sought-after by women of distinction, Hollywood actresses, and any woman desiring to wear a world-class timepiece.
Originally crafted, assembled and decorated by the hands of elite watchmakers and jewelers, Tiffany & Co. spared no expense in creating this gem which was destined for the U.S. market.
Crafted from solid platinum and bejeweled with an amazing sixty high quality, original Tiffany set diamonds totaling just under one and three-quarter carats, the beautiful original case made for Tiffany & Co. embodies the height of elegance and refined taste. They have fire and Sparkle one would expect from original Tiffany diamonds.
Our photos couldn't begin to do it justice.
In addition to the stunning case, the high-grade baguette movement employs some of finest Swiss technology from the era, insuring that the mechanism's timekeeping will meet the same high standard as the case design and construction. It was originally adjusted to five positions like very fine watches from Patek, AP, and the like and even uses a diamond end stone in the movement to reduce the wear to the balance.
We were fortunate to acquire this exclusive lady's timepiece in such wonderful original condition down to its gorgeously ornate clasp. The original, platinum and diamond case is better than near mint, indicative of a watch worn with respect for its rarity and value.
The approximately 100 year old untouched original silver dial shows only light signs of aging. And at the right viewing angle, the blue steel hands really show their color. The extra-fine, Merimont movement made for Tiffany & Co. is very clean and running strong.
One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it 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 and a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind treasure for that special someone in your life, this is it. Modern Tiffany watches don't come close to matching the charm and romance of this century old original.
Please note: Several similar watches are published in John Loring's work Tiffany Timepieces, 2004, pp. 126-127.
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Timepiece's Finer Points:
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Dial: Silvered, exaggerated Roman numerals, original and untouched, excellent condition with mild aging and toning |
Crystal: Mineral glass, appears original, very good condition
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Case: Platinum, dramatic and very elegant, one-piece, hinged, exquisitely engraved, set with 60 high quality cut round diamonds that are approx. E-H color and VS clarity, 14mm wide (excluding crown), 35mm lugs tip-to-tip
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Band: Grosgrain vintage ribbon bracelet with watch's original ornate platinum scrollwork clasp, sized to fit a fairly small wrist.
We have new black grosgrain ribbon in stock if you would like to have a new longer strap made.
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Movement: Very high grade, baguette, Merimont made for Tiffany & Co., manually wound, rhodium plated, adjusted to five positions, Breguet overcoil hairspring, diamond end stone
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Function: Hours and minutes |
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Crown: Original, beautifully engraved, excellent condition
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Detailed Appraisal:
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Manufacturer: Tiffany & Co./Merimont
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Country of origin: Switzerland
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Year built: 1920's
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Functions: Hours and minutes
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Designed for: Women
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Case material: Platinum, set with 60 diamonds
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Case markings (inside): PLATINUM, A.W.C. Co., case number, 215037
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Case condition: Excellent
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Dial: Silvered, exaggerated Roman numerals, original and untouched, excellent condition with mild aging and toning
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Dimensions: 14mm wide (excluding crown), 35mm lugs tip-to-tip
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Hands: Original, "Breguet moons", blue steel
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Movement type: Very high grade, baguette, Merimont made for Tiffany & Co., manually wound, rhodium plated, adjusted to five positions, Breguet overcoil hairspring, diamond end stone
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Movement markings: Merimont Watch Co., Swiss, 18 Jewels, 5 Adj.
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Jewels: 17 rubies and 1 diamond
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Band: Grosgrain vintage ribbon bracelet with watch's original ornate platinum scrollwork clasp, sized to fit a fairly small wrist.
We have new black grosgrain ribbon in stock if you would like to have a new longer strap made.
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Crystal: Mineral glass, appears original, very good condition
- Serviced: One of our Master 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. It is running very strong and true.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please message us for details
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their beverly Hills Service Center.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and shop with confidence.
Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.
Phone: eBay does not allow our contact information to be displayed. Please Google our name and visit our website if you would like to contact us by phone. It is listed toward the bottom of our homepage and prominently on each watch's listing page.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
10am - 4pm EST
Closed Saturdays & Sundays.
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Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.
Phone: eBay does not allow our contact information to be displayed. Please Google our name and visit our website if you would like to contact us by phone. It is listed toward the bottom of our homepage and prominently on each watch's listing page.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
10am - 4pm EST
Closed Saturdays & Sundays.
- 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with it, you are welcome to return it in the condition it was sold anytime within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. We hope you love it!
- The water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We don't recommend getting a vintage watch wet - and really don't recommend showering or diving with it - even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.
- In the last 12 years we have safely shipped thousands of high value watches around the world (to over 70 countries!).
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Wait until you see how big the box is that your watch is coming in!
(Please do remember though that while we do our very best and have careful procedures and quality control inspections - we will again fully re-test the proper functioning of your watch after you pay, right before we send it to you - from time to time some courier workers don't handle packages the way we think that they would want their own packages to be handled.
Watches are ultra-precision instruments, and the timekeeping of most is governed by a small spring that is only about 1/8 the thickness of a human hair. The vast majority of our watches arrive safely and problem free. However at times vintage watches
and their hairsprings can be sensitive to rough courier handling or just having a difficult trip to you.
But even on a bad day there's still good news... We offer a full one-year warranty on virtually every watch we sell (unless occasionally specifically stated otherwise), so if anything happens to it in transit or goes wrong anytime in the first year, we will gladly repair it for you at no charge. Yes, even the older vintage watches. So sit back, relax, and dream about the first place where you're going to wear your new watch!
- Our official warranty in many ways mirrors those of a number of the watch manufacturers and covers the proper timekeeping of the movement. It does not cover things like abuse, being dropped, crystals, bracelets, crowns, case parts etc. or water resistance. While we are the sole determinants of what qualifies for warranty work.... even if you have a problem that you don't think will qualify for coverage, tell us about it anyway. We are here to serve and just might be able to help you.
- Winning bidders must fully pay within 48 hours of the end of the auction. After 48 hours the watch will be relisted.
- To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice not to end an auction early.
- Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa.
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Payment information - we accept:
- Paypal
- Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and Discover via eBay checkout
- Check (We have to hold the watch until the check clears.)
All shipments are fully insured.
International shipments will sent via U.S. International Express Mail or FedEx fully insured.
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