18ct yellow gold Tiffany, open faced minute repeating pocketwatch. Made 1888

Information

• Brand: Tiffany
• Made: 1888
• Model: Minute repeater
• Reference: 290.248
• Calibre: N/A
• Movement: Manual
• Material: 18ct yellow gold
• Features/complications: Enamel dial
• Dial: Enamel dial with outer minute track featuring arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock
• Case Dimensions: 45mm
• Bracelet/Strap: N/A
• Accessories: -
• SKU: 1630

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.