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1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph
1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph

1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph

By Longines

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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1800s Art Nouveau Miniature Ruby Flower Enamel Spring Bloom Tiffany Style Clock
1800s Art Nouveau Miniature Ruby Flower Enamel Spring Bloom Tiffany Style Clock

1800s Art Nouveau Miniature Ruby Flower Enamel Spring Bloom Tiffany Style Clock

Located in New york, NY

They were highly sought after as they offered a broader scope of design with greater enamel art abilities to be displayed since they would offer more enamel workspace to be hand pain...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Ruby, Brass, Yellow Gold

PATEK PHILIPPE Tiffany & Co. Five Minute Repeater
PATEK PHILIPPE Tiffany & Co. Five Minute Repeater

PATEK PHILIPPE Tiffany & Co. Five Minute Repeater

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Case, matching case and Movement serial numbers. Original Fitted Tiffany Box. This watch comes with a Patek Philippe Archive letter from 1978 authenticating the watch.

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20th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds

Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

Cresarrow also supplied movements for Tiffany and Cartier watches, as is the case with this special watch.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Pocket Watch Pendant
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Pocket Watch Pendant

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Pocket Watch Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Lovely pocket watch pendant created by Tiffany & Co. in New York.

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Vintage 1950s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. 1920s Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. 1920s Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. 1920s Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company pocket watch, 18K Yellow Gold 45 M.M. 3 piece case, signed Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Company. 18 Jewel Manual wind mechanical nick...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. New York Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. New York Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. New York Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. Gents Gold Pocket Watch with Original Box
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. Gents Gold Pocket Watch with Original Box

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. Gents Gold Pocket Watch with Original Box

By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

The case is signed: Tiffany & Company, the movement is signed: Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company, both the Case and Movement have matching serial numbers.

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co 1920 fine, near unused historic Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co 1920 fine, near unused historic Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co 1920 fine, near unused historic Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Signed Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. Case and movement and PP & CO on the Bow both the case and movement have matching serial numbers.

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1918 Art Deco Watch Necklace in Platinum with 4.03ctw Diamonds
Tiffany & Co. 1918 Art Deco Watch Necklace in Platinum with 4.03ctw Diamonds

Tiffany & Co. 1918 Art Deco Watch Necklace in Platinum with 4.03ctw Diamonds

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark for the case Cressarrow, the mark for the assay of the platinum, the serial reference numbers and signed. "TIFFANY & CO.

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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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