Like today, during the Art Deco and Art Nouveau eras, no name better captured the idea of embracing the best life had to offer than that of Tiffany & Co. Although the maker's name were often hidden on Tiffany's watches, the retailer contracted with a number of the world's fine watch and jewelry making firms to produce these treasured pieces.
Today's offering showcases this stunning Tiffany made by the fine Swiss firm Hugenin whose offerings included chronometers and even tourbillons. A very exclusive watch at the time, the gorgeous case is 18K gold with black/dark blue and white enamel. The tone most often appears black but at times shifts to a very dark cobalt blue.
The high-grade handwound movement is adjusted for positions and temperatures.
It is fully original down to the dial, hands, and winding crown. We acquired the watch through an agent from the original owners family who still had its original box! It even still has its ornate original 18K clasp and is accompanied by its unattached original black grossgrain band.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
If you are looking for a treasure for that special someone in your life, this is it. Modern Tiffany watches can't match the charm and romance of this vintage original.
Retailer/Manufacturer: Tiffany & Co./Hugenin
Country of origin: U.S.A./Switzerland
Year built: c. 1920's
Serial no.: 794888
Functions: Time
Designed for: Women
Dimensions: 19mm
Case material: 18K gold and enamel
Case condition: Better than near mint
Case markings (outside): Personalized J.W.
Case markings (inside): Tiffany & Co. 18K 8955
Dial: Silver (originally) black painted indices signed Tiffany & Co. excellent position partially warmed to a nice vintage sepia tone. Please inquire if you would like it restored.
Hands: Original blue steel Breguet "moons"
Movement type: Made by Hugenin for Tiffany & Co. manually wound 17 jewels index regulator high grade
Movement markings: E. Hugenin 17 Jewels Two 2 Adj. & Temp 794888
Band: 1. New Hirsch diamond calf band with tang buckle. 2. Original black grossgrain band with origial 18K clasp.
Crystal: Mineral glass vintage excellent condition
Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details
Box/Papers: BOX - Original Tiffany & Co. 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.