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Tiffany Watch 1940

1940's Tiffany & Co. Vintage Triple Calendar Mens 14K Gold Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. 1940's TIFFANY & CO. Vintage Triple Calendar Mens 14K Gold Watch - The
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

1940's TIFFANY & CO. Ladies Vintage Watch - 14K Gold with Diamonds & Rubies
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. 1940's TIFFANY & CO. Ladies Vintage Watch - 14K Gold with Diamonds & Rubies
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Tiffany & Co Movado Gold Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch, with Movado movement. Made in Switzerland. Serial
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Vintage 1940s Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Watch Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Face Wristwatch, 1940s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely 1940's Tiffany and company 14K Gold Watch and band. 17 Jewel adjusted 2 positions. Watch is
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Movado for Tiffany & Co. 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa, 1940
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. by Schaffhausen International Watch Company Art Deco Style Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company, Schaffhausen Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Gold Wrist Watch w Box
By Movado
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this rarely found vintage 14 karat yellow gold Tiffany & Co. Wrist Watch circa 1945 with
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Gold

Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1940s
By Universal
Located in Stamford, CT
Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co, circa 1940s 18k rose gold
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

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14 Karat Yellow Gold 1940s Tiffany & Co. Retro Lapel Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Tiffany Retro 1940's lapel watch in 14 karat yellow gold weighing 7.3 dwt.
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Mid-20th Century Retro More Jewelry

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Tiffany 14K Gold Citrine Diamond Ladies Watch
By Tiffany & Co for Movado
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful watch is from the Tiffany studios with a Movado factory 17 jewel movement. Case
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Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

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Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Mens Ladies Tiffany & Co. Wrist Watch Quartz Green Leather Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dearborn, MI
Mens Ladies Tiffany & Co. Wrist Watch Quartz Green Leather Band Keeps Perfect Time Keeps Perfect
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. Manual Wind yellow gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co solid 14k yellow gold open face high grade pocket watch. Pristine dial, simple
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Vintage 1940s Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Retro Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat Gold Watch Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a domed cushion watch face and case featuring a glass window, gold hands, and dot motif
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Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch circa 1940s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Tiffany & Co lady's 14k yellow gold manual-wind bracelet watch with a 17-jewel Concord movement
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Retro Citrine Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Watch Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a square rose gold watch face and case featuring a glass window, sleek blue hands, and
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Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

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Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

1941 Tiffany & Co. Green Tourmaline Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Watch bracelet centers a domed rectangular cushion case Face is white with antique style gold
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum, Gold

VINTAGE OMEGA TIFFANY & CO. CHRONOMETRE 14K REF. # 2364 1940's
By Omega
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Here is a fantastic piece of Omega history from 1940's, One of the first Chronometers with ref
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

PATEK PHILIPPE 1940's Chronograph ref #130 sold by Tiffany & CO
By Patek Philippe
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
the dial signed "TIFFANY & Co". This is a particularly special timepiece because it comes with archive
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Lady's Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Tiffany & Co. lady's 14k yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1940s, features a diamond bezel and ruby-set
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Day-date-month "Triple Calendar" T243449 Watch 14k Yellow Gold
By Movado
Located in Surfside, FL
Tiffany & Co. Day-Date-Month "Triple Calendar" in 14k yellow gold on leather strap. Made by Movado
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Patek Philippe Top Hat Wrist Watch Ref 1450 Signed Dial
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Hat wrist watch originally sold by Tiffany & Co in the 1940's. The watch is all original except for
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare 1942 Solid Rose Gold Patek Philippe & Tiffany & Co. Men's Watch & Paperwork
By Patek Philippe
Located in GB
gold men’s Patek Phillipe wristwatch signed by Tiffany & Co. who were the retailers and accompanied by
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Bethesda, MD
This Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co wristwatch has been meticulously restored. Ref:1432, Case No
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
Longines 14k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch, retailed by Tiffany & Co, circa 1947. With
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Palladium Rectangular Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co. circa 1940s
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
Longines palladium rectangular wristwatch, circa 1940s, with diamond dial, retailed by Tiffany & Co
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

IWC Rose Gold Oversized Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1945
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
. Schaffhausen, Tiffany & Co Inside case: 1214171 18k 750 IWC 149 Movement: International Watch Co Swiss
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co
By Patek Philippe
Located in Firenze, IT
, case 613515, retailed by Tiffany & Co, Cal. 9 90 manual-wind movement, 18 jewels, silvered dial
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940's Tiffany & Company Diamond Ruby Red Enamel 18KYG Pendant Brooch Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A luxurious 1940s Tiffany & Co. pendant brooch watch, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and adorned
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Open Face Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co open face platinum and diamond pocket watch circa 1940 made for Tiffany by Agassiz
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Company Movado 1940s Gold Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Movado for Tiffany & Company Pocket Watch, 44 M.M. X 8 M.M. Thick 14k Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1940
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Length: 28mm Width: 15mm Bracelet width at case: 9.6mm Case thickness: 9.5mm Dial: Tiffany & Co
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Ladies Ruby & Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Watch Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Tiffany & Co. Ladies Ruby & Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Watch Bracelet. In working order, this 17 jewel
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Company 1940s Retro Ladies Gold and Gem Set Bracelet Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Tiffany & Company Ladies Bracelet Watch, The 14K Yellow Gold watch portion measures 1
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. by International Watch Co. Gold Wrist Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company / For Tiffany & Co. New York STYLE / REFERENCE: Round
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Hamilton for Tiffany & Co Dresswatch, 14K Yellow Gold, Cal 982 Mmt, Year 1941.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage art deco Hamilton for Tiffany & Co., features a case of 22mm across, 39mm lug to lug
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1940s Yellow Gold and Gem Set Ladies Mechanical Wristwatch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Movado for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 19 X 14 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold 2 Piece
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Ladies Pink Gold Link Wristwatch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Art Deco 14k pink and green gold 1935 to 1940 Tiffany & Co watch with original International
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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Rose Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold Tonneau Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Stamford, CT
case: Hamilton Watch Co 14k solid gold Lancaster PA 1152347 All of our pre-owned watches have been
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch with Hooded Lugs Retailed by Tiffany
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
Longines `4k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch with hooded lugs, retailed by Tiffany & Co., circa
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stainless Steel Concord retailed by Tiffany & Co postwar 1940's.
By Concord Watch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Concord retailed by Tiffany & Co postwar 1940's. Stainless steel 32 X 40 mm screw back case with
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Silver Vintage Enamel Pendant Watch by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Carlisle, GB
Here we have an absolutely stunning and rare vintage turquoise blue and black enamel pendant watch
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co Movado 14K Yellow Gold fancy split lugs c.1940's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tiffany & Co Movado 14K yellow gold fancy split lugs rectangular case circa 1940's silver satin
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Lady's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Watch circa 1940s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage lady’s Tiffany & Co. 14K YG dress watch circa 1940’s. Beautiful design model with small
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1943
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tiffany & Co 14k yellow gold rectangular dress model wristwatch, circa 1943. 23 x 38mm case with
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & CO Rectangular Dress Wristwatch Movement by IWC
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tiffany & Co. rectangular wristwatch with large lobed lugs with movement by IWC. 22 X 38mm Cress
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Lady's Platinum Gold Diamond Amethyst Bracelet Wristwatch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A platinum on gold, diamond and amethyst watch bracelet by Tiffany & Co, with 17 jewelled Swiss
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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Rare Tiffany & Co. Chronograph Telemeter Stainless Steel Aviation Wristwatch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New york, NY
1940s Tiffany Chronograph Telemeter During this timeframe, Tiffany has been associated with
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

MOVADO Yellow Gold Top Hat Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1950s
By Tiffany & Co for Movado
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tiffany & Co 14k yellow gold Top Hat model, movement and case by Movado, glossy black dial with
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
signed Tiffany & Co, circa 1940.
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY Retro Open Flower Watch Clip
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Tiffany & Co. open gold flower clip, containing a watch. An unusual collectible Tiffany
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

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14k Gold

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Tiffany Watch 1940 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact tiffany watch 1940 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. For this particular piece, 2.5 Carat and 3 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a tiffany watch 1940 has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Patek Philippe and IWC are consistently popular. A tiffany watch 1940 of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 24, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. Most of our tiffany watch 1940 for sale are for women, but there are 45 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Tiffany Watch 1940?

The price for a tiffany watch 1940 starts at $675 and tops out at $28,313 with these more-jewelry-watches, on average, selling for $3,600.

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