In the 1940'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.

Today's offering showcases this beautiful rose gold, diamond, and ruby Tiffany & Co. watch made by Movado for the prestigious retailer.

While Movado has moved downmarket in the last several decades, 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 very fine watchmakers.

We were fortunate to obtain it in all-original condition, down to the dial, hands, and even winding crown.

It was done in a very traditional/popular Tiffany style with large band attachments that secure a snake mesh bracelet. We recently sold a second very similar example of this model that was accompanied by an independent appraisal from a GIA certified appraiser that listed its retail replacement value for insurance purposes at $8,000. Please inquire if you would like to see it.

Its 14k rose gold case is in very good condition with light indentions in the back and spots of wear to the left side. It presents nicely on the wrist. Its silver Tiffany & Co. dial is original and untouched. It could be expertly restored if you prefer the look of a restored watch...please inquire. Also, its very fine Movado movement is clean and keeping time.

One of our 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, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.

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.

• Retailer: Tiffany & Co. / made by Movado
• Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
• Year built: c. 1940's
• Functions: Hours and Minutes
• Designed for: Women
• Case material: 14K rose gold with diamonds and rubies
• Case condition: Very good condition. It has light indentions on the back and wear to the left side. Presents nicely on the wrist.
• Dial: Silver, black painted and gold applied spherical indices, signed Tiffany & Co., original, very good condition with fairly light aging. Please inquire if you would like it restored.
• Dimensions: 13mm wide (excluding crown), 30mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Hands: Original, gold "feuilles"
• Movement type: High grade, Swiss, lever, made by Movado, manually wound, 17 jewels, cut-bimetallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Band: 14K rose gold snake mesh style, original, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 6.1 inches, safety clasp, very good condition. Its length could be adjusted by a jeweler.
• Crystal type: Acrylic, new-old-stock
• 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 concierge@cotwatches.com 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

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