In the 1930's, like today, 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.

Today's offering showcases this beautiful original 18K gold Tiffany & Co. watch made by Longines for the prestigious retailer. Made for Tiffany’s Fifth Avenue salon at the height of the Art Deco era, it unites Longines’ Swiss horological precision with Tiffany’s New York sense of luxury and proportion.

The softly curved cushion case radiates warmth in gold and measures approximately 22 mm across, a balanced and graceful size for the era. Its champagne-toned dial has a lovely Art Deco design, and the Tiffany & Co. signature in classic script affirms its exclusive provenance.

When it comes to ladies watches, the focus was and still is normally much more directed to the what's on the outside of the watch than what's on the inside. That is not the case with this watch whose high-quality engine could make some mens movements jealous.

It is very finely crafted and was adjusted to three positions. It is all-original down to the hands and winding crown.

Its Tiffany & Co. dial is original and untouched, retaining its period charm with fairly faint patina under magnification. Its unpolished case is in honest condition with a couple of pin pricks in the back. We have left the patina on the case that the watch has had from being safely stored away for decades. Please inquire if you would like it removed.

One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to the last screw and fully serviced it. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new leather Hirsch designed for fix lugs straps 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 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, pp. 141-143.

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 and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands including Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, IWC, JLC and others.

Retailer: Tiffany & Co. / movement made by Longines
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland / U.S.A.
Year built: 1939
Serial no.: 3,083,045
Functions: Hours and Minutes
Designed for: Women
Case material: 18K gold
Case condition: Its unpolished case is in honest condition with a couple of pin pricks in the back. We have left the patina on the case that the watch has had from being safely stored away for decades. Please inquire if you would like it removed.
Case markings (inside): 18K hallmark - note the many hand-engraved watchmaker service marks showing a tremendous service history
Dial:  Champagne, black painted Art Deco Arabic indices, signed Tiffany & Co., original and untouched finish with light patina
Dimensions: approx. 22 mm diameter
Hands: Original, blued steel
Movement type: Longines, rhodium plated, manually wound, 15 jewels, cut bimetallic compensation balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator
Band: Hirsch leather, remborde, brand new and unworn
Crystal: Mineral glass, excellent condition
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to the last screw and fully serviced it. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com 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 and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands including Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, IWC, JLC and others.
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

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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