Today's offering showcases this fabulous original Art Deco ladies vintage Cresarrow watch. It has a stunning diamond and aquamarine case done in palladium - in the platinum family of metals - and 14K white gold and diamond bracelet.

Cresarrow of New York was one of the premier American luxury watchmakers/jewelers in the first several decades of the twentieth century. Founded by Henry Blank in the late nineteenth century, Cresarrow contracted with the esteemed likes of Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, IWC and others to build superior quality wristwatch cases for their U.S. market watches.

Cresarrow also supplied complete watches to Tiffany & Co. and Cartier. A similar watch made for Tiffany & Co. is pictured in John Loring's book Tiffany Timepieces.

Because Cresarrow’s principal role was as a contractor and collaborator, comparatively few watches were produced and marketed under the Cresarrow name itself. When one encounters a signed example such as this, it represents not simply a vintage cocktail watch, but a direct expression of a firm that helped define standards of luxury presentation for some of the most respected names in horology.

Its stunning Cresarrow made case exudes quality and it features its original very high-grade 18 jewel movement adjusted to three positions.

Today’s offering showcases an original Art Deco ladies Cresarrow cocktail watch - an example of the firm stepping out from behind the curtain and placing its own name on the dial and inside the case. In an industry where Cresarrow’s reputation was built on elevating the work of other great houses, pieces bearing the Cresarrow signature represent the company speaking in its own voice.

Its palladium case demonstrates the firm’s mastery of precious metal fabrication during the Art Deco era. Palladium was favored for its platinum-like tone and resilience, aligning with the refined aesthetic demanded by high-end clientele of the period. It is set with diamonds and two geometric aquamarines, echoing the architectural symmetry and icy glamour synonymous with late 1930's and early 40's design.

It is original down to the dial finish and winding crown. Its removeable bracelet may be a period addition.

Its case is in excellent condition with fairly light wear - it has not recently been polished. Please inquire if you would like it polished.

Its silver dial, done with Cresarrow's customary dots markers and black painted Arabic numbers for the primary hours, is original and untouched and has aged to a light tropical finish.

Please inquire if you would like the dial expertly restored.

One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled 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 metiulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

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.

Brand: Cresarrow Watch Co.
Countries of origin: USA & Switzerland
Year made: c. 1940
Case no.: 017,932
Functions: Hours, Minutes
Designed for: Women
Case material: Palladium, diamonds, and aquamarines
Case condition: Its case is in excellent condition with fairly light wear - it has not recently been polished. Please inquire if you would like it polished.
Dial: Silvered dial with applied dot indices and Arabic numerals at the primary hours, original and untouched and has aged to a light tropical finish.
Dimensions: 15mm wide (excluding crown) by 34mm long
Hands: White gold "epees"
Movement type: High grade Swiss, signed Aureole Watch Co., made for Cresarrow, manually wound, 17 jewels
Band: Period 14K white gold and diamond bracelet done in a partial tennis bracelet style, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 6.5 inches, excellent condition with fairly light wear - it does not appear to have ever been polished. Please inquire if you would like it done.
Crystal: Mineral glass, excellent condition
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. 
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.
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

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