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 were always hidden, the retailer contracted with a number of the world's fine watch and jewelry making firms to produce these treasured timepieces.

One such firm was Cresarrow of New York, one of the best case manufacturers of the day. Founded by Henry Blank in the late nineteenth century, Cresarrow contracted with Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, and Tiffany & Co. and other firms to build some of their wristwatch cases for the U.S. market.

Cresarrow also supplied movements for Tiffany's watches, as is the case with this special watch. Evidence suggests the company worked in collaboration with C.H. Meylan, a high grade niche manufacturer, and IWC Schaffhausen for production of their movements.

Today's offering showcases this beautiful 14K gold, diamond, and ruby Tiffany & Co. watch made by Cresarrow. It is lightly tinted rose gold in hue, and its long case has hinged lugs to comfortably wrap around the wrist.

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

It was done in a very traditional/popular Cresarrow for Tiffany style with large rounded case and lugs. 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 gold, diamond, and ruby Cresarrow for Tiffany case presents beautifully on the wrist. The back has previously had an inscription removed by a jeweler. Please inquire if you would like the back plated to hide any signs of it. Otherwise, the case shows very little wear and presents on the wrist as just short of mint.

Its silver Tiffany & Co. dial is original and untouched with only light aging. It's fine, Swiss made Cresarrow for Tiffany movement is clean.

One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to the last screw and serviced it. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist and it is keeping time within three seconds per hour.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new black cord strap designed to replicate the look of the original making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its functio and a 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.

Please 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 training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and has done authorized work for the Cartier Service Center.

Retailer: Tiffany & Co. / made by Cresarrow
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland / USA
Year built: c. 1940's (We sold a similar watch with papers that dated it to 1947).
Functions: Hours and Minutes
Designed for: Women
Case material: 14K gold set with diamonds and rubies, lightly tinted rose
Case condition: Shows very little wear and presents on the wrist as just short of mint.
Dimensions: 13mm wide (at its wides point), 51mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial:  Silver, gold Arabic numerals, signed Tiffany & Co., original and untouched, excellent condition with only light aging. Please inquire if you would like it restored.
Hands: Original, gold "batons"
Movement type: Swiss, made by Cresarrow for Tiffany, lever, manually wound, 17 jewels, cut-bimetallic balance, Breguet overcoil hairspring, index regulator
Jewels: 17 rubies
Band: Brand new black cord strap designed to replicate the look of the original, large enough to fit nearly and wrist and designed to easily be cut down to fit even the smallest wrist
Crystal: Mineral glass, excellent condition
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to the last screw and serviced 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 and it is keeping time within three seconds per hour.
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 training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and has done authorized work for the Cartier 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

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