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 jewelled watches emblazoned with the Tiffany & Co. name on the dial. Although the maker's name was 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 certain 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 and diamond Tiffany & Co. watch made by Cresarrow.

It presents in very pleasing condition. Its 14K gold case is in better than near mint condition. Its silver Tiffany & Co. dial is just short of mint. And its very fine, Cresarrow movement made for Tiffany & Co. is clean and keeping time.

One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it and installed a new correct mineral glass crystal 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.

Please note: Similar watches are published in John Loring's work Tiffany Timepieces, 2004, pp. 141-143.

• Retailer: Tiffany & Co. / made by Cresarrow
• Country of Manufacture: Switzerland/USA
• Year built: c. 1940's
• Functions: Hours and Minutes
• Designed for: Women
• Case material: 14K gold with diamonds
• Case condition: Better than near mint
• Dial: Silver, gold raised baton and Arabic numerals, outer raised minute track, signed Tiffany & Co., just short of mint
• Dimensions: 14mm wide (excluding crown), 32mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Hands: Gold, original, "modernes"
• Movement type: Swiss, lever, imported by Cresarrow, manually wound, 17 jewels, cut-bimetallic balance, Breguet overcoil hairspring, index regulator
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Band: 14K gold, original, stamped 14K, made to fit a wrist up to approx. just under 6.2 inches, excellent condition. The length can be adjusted by a jeweler.
• Crystal type: Mineral glass, mint condition
• Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it and installed a new correct mineral glass crystal 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 C.O.T. 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; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee