1950 Tiffany & Co. Ladies Vintage Watch - 14K Gold

1950 Tiffany & Co. Ladies Vintage Watch - 14K GoldIn 1950, like today, 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 jeweled watches emblazoned with the Tiffany & Co. name on the dial. Although the maker's name was often hidden, the retailer contracted with a number of the world's fine watch and jewelry making firms to produce these treasured timepieces.

Made circa during World War II

thanks to its resemblance to a famous Italian rectangular cake

despite the fact that these normally have some pitting

Everest in 1953 and became part of Rolex lore

and Hong Kong

the dial came out looking a dark shade of gray than it does in person

It has a rare double star dial

beautiful blue steel hands and ornate floral Patek Philippe winding crown - something not often found on nearly 100 year old Pateks

Model: Reference 5015

Dial: Champagne linen

Manufacturer: Blancpain

Today's offering showcases this very fine LeCoultre Memovox in pleasing original condition