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Tiffany by I. W. C. 14Kt. Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Silver Dial 1940's

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FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 22mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing and Gold Applied Markers / Gold Leaf Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Produced by the legendary house of International Watch Company for Tiffany & Co. This classic Deco Tank Watch is dependable and sophisticated. It can be worn all the time for all types of occasions and counted on as well to get you there on time. I. W. C. or Schaffhausen as it is also known was founded by an American but was soon enough taken over by the Swiss. They are legendary for their design and innovations and workmanship. Even the dial is a work of art being done in solid Sterling Silver with solid gold applied markers and the printing is done in kiln fired enamel. They are still making fine watches today.
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
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    Seller: 24 VV1stDibs: LU422315987712
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