In the 1950's, no name better captured the idea of embracing the best life had to offer than that of Tiffany & Co. One of the company's select offerings was a line of watches emblazoned with the Tiffany & Co. name on the dial. Although the maker's name were always hidden, the retailer contracted with the world's finest watch and jewelry making firms to produce these treasured timepieces.
This incredibly pleasing watch made for equestrian lovers is a prime example of this phenomenon made by Movado for the prestigious retailer.
We were very fortunate to acquire it. The gold and platinum findings on the bracelet are made to look like stirrups. Despite their very small size they were actually crafted in two-tone for a more authentic look. The watch is rich in details, and the Essex crystal is exquisite!
This very special watch has all of its original parts with the only exception of the few small correct mechanical parts we replaced in our servicing.
It is in excellent condition, appearing to have been worn seldom and carefully in appreciation of its quality and value. Its case is in excellent condition, and the Essex crystals are perfect. Its silver dial was restored by one of the leading dial specialists in North America.
Four of our Master Watchmakers and a Master Dial Specialist worked for the last four years restoring this special watch to breathe new life into it which included replacing worn parts with genuine replacements and even custom fabricating a perfect part to the original factory functional and decorative quality (restoration value $1,995).
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
Note: This model is shown in a 1954 Tiffany & Co. advertisement in John Loring's work Tiffany Timepieces, 2004, pg. 141 (see image below).
- Retailer: Tiffany & Co. / Made for Tiffany by Movado
- Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
- Year built: c. 1954
- Functions: Hours and Minutes
- Designed for: Women
- Case material: 14K gold and platinum
- Case condition: Excellent
- Case markings (inside): 14K, Movado Factories, case numbers 423 and 4572
- Dimensions: 16mm diameter (excluding crown)
- Dial: Silver, signed Tiffany & Co., gold applique baton indexes, well-restored
- Movement type: Well-made, Movado caliber 1219, manually wound, rhodium plated, shock protected, adjusted to two positions
- Movement markings: Movado, Swiss, 17 Jewels, Adj. to Two Pos.
- Movement Jewels: 17 rubies
- Band: Original, 14K gold, exquisite equestrian motif, fits a wrist up to approx. 6.4 inches, excellent condition
- Serviced: Four of our Master Watchmakers and a Master Dial Specialist worked for the last four years restoring this special watch to breathe new life into it which included replacing worn parts with genuine replacements and even custom fabricating a perfect part to the original factory functional and decorative quality (restoration value $1,995).
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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.
- 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
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
