18ct yellow gold Patek Philippe, ref. 431 rectangular curved wristwatch, retailed by TIFFANY. Made 1940

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In 1854, Tiffany & Co. entered into an agreement with Patek Philippe which still endures today. A few years later, in 1868, Tiffany introduced their own, split-seconds Tiffany Timer which was used for engineering and scientific purposes, as well as sporting events. Tiffany began manufacturing its own timepieces to satisfy the growing demand for sophisticated watches from its clientele. In 1874, the company established its own factory in Geneva, at Place Cornavin, to meet this need.

• Brand: Patek Philippe
• Made: 1940
• Model: Rectangular curved
• Reference: T431
• Calibre: 9'''90
• Movement: Manual
• Material: 18ct yellow gold
• Features/complications: Curved case and dial double signed
• Dial: Silvered dial with outer minute track featuring applied Breguet hour markers with spade shaped hands - signed 'TIFFANY & CO.'
• Case dimensions: -
• Bracelet/strap: Leather strap
• Accessories: Extract from the Archives
• SKU: 3411

Essay

In 1854, Tiffany & Co. entered into an agreement with Patek Philippe which still endures today. A few years later, in 1868, Tiffany introduced their own, split-seconds Tiffany Timer which was used for engineering and scientific purposes, as well as sporting events. Tiffany began manufacturing its own timepieces to satisfy the growing demand for sophisticated watches from its clientele. In 1874, the company established its own factory in Geneva, at Place Cornavin, to meet this need.

• Brand: Patek Philippe
• Made: 1940
• Model: Rectangular curved
• Reference: T431
• Calibre: 9'''90
• Movement: Manual
• Material: 18ct yellow gold
• Features/complications: Curved case and dial double signed
• Dial: Silvered dial with outer minute track featuring applied Breguet hour markers with spade shaped hands - signed 'TIFFANY & CO.'
• Case dimensions: -
• Bracelet/strap: Leather strap
• Accessories: Extract from the Archives
• SKU: 3411