{"product_id":"baume-mercier-for-tiffany-co-art-deco-ladies-14k-gold-wristwatch-1938-1943","title":"Extremely Rare Baume \u0026 Mercier for Tiffany \u0026 Co.  Art Deco Ladies 14k Gold Wristwatch - 1938–1943","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA rare and elegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003epre-war ladies’ wristwatch by Baume \u0026amp; Mercier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, retailed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTiffany \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, dating to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003elate 1930s–early 1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. This beautifully proportioned timepiece is housed in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003esolid 14k gold rectangular case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and exemplifies classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eArt Deco design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, with clean geometry and refined detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe watch features its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eoriginal white dial with Roman numerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, bearing the highly desirable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003edual signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e“Baume \u0026amp; Mercier – Genève”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e“Tiffany \u0026amp; Co.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Dual-signed Tiffany watches from this period are increasingly sought after and represent a special intersection of Swiss watchmaking and New York luxury retail history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe dial shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003elight, age-appropriate patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, entirely consistent with an untouched vintage example and adding to its authenticity and charm. A finely detailed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eblue sapphire cabochon crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e completes the case, a hallmark of high-quality dress watches of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInside is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ehand-wound mechanical movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, which has been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003efully serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and is currently running, keeping reasonable time for a watch of its age. The case measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e17mm x 19mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e (excluding crown and lugs), with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003elug-to-lug length of approx. 26.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, giving it elegant wrist presence without appearing overly delicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe case shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003elight surface wear and fine scratches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, consistent with careful vintage use, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eno major dents or damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. The watch is fitted with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ehigh-quality aftermarket leather strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e (not original), allowing for comfortable everyday wear while preserving the originality of the watch head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA superb and collectible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eArt Deco Tiffany-retailed Baume \u0026amp; Mercier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, ideal for collectors of early wristwatches, Tiffany co-signed pieces, or refined vintage dress watches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBrand: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBaume \u0026amp; Mercier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRetailer: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTiffany \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEra: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCirca late 1930s – early 1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCase: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSolid 14k gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, rectangular\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCase size: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eApprox. 17mm x 19mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLug-to-lug: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eApprox. 26.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDial: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOriginal white dial with Roman numerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, dual-signed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMovement: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHand-wound mechanical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, fully serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCrown: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBlue sapphire cabochon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStrap: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAftermarket leather strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eVery good vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, honest age-related wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"mygoldenfinds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56704856064373,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3053\/6764\/files\/baume_tiffany_co_14ct_tank_watch_11.jpg?v=1770311818","url":"https:\/\/mygoldenfinds.com\/products\/baume-mercier-for-tiffany-co-art-deco-ladies-14k-gold-wristwatch-1938-1943","provider":"mygoldenfinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}