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Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This pocket watch is a 20th-century timepiece manufactured in Switzerland and branded by Tiffany & Co. The watch features a round case constructed from platinum and enamel, measuring 38.1 mm (1.5 inches) in diameter. The dial is equipped with Roman numerals encrusted with round-cut diamonds and is signed with the Tiffany & Co. brand logo. The movement is of the manual wind type. The watch displays several internal markings, including the Tiffany & Co. New York signature, a Swiss mark, and an 'Adjusted' mark, alongside the internal serial number 15420. The case back bears a '10 percent Irid Platinum' hallmark and additional numbering 2106. The total weight of the watch is approximately 46.4 grams. This object is presented as a manual wind pocket watch reflecting the design specifications and hallmarks attributed to the brand within the 20th century.

A front view of the Tiffany & Co. platinum and diamond pocket watch showing the enamel dial and diamond-encrusted Roman numerals.
A front view of the Tiffany & Co. platinum and diamond pocket watch showing the enamel dial and diamond-encrusted Roman numerals. — Watch Museum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
watchmuseum.org
Category
Pocket watch · Pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Tiffany & Co.
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
20th Century
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
15420

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch is housed in a round platinum case measuring approximately 38.1 mm in diameter. The exterior features an enamel-decorated dial that incorporates round-cut diamonds to form the Roman numeral indices. The brand name 'TIFFANY & CO.' is positioned on the upper center of the dial.

The case back contains specific metallurgical markings, including a '10 percent Irid Platinum' hallmark.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case Shape: Round”

Movement and Signatures

The movement is identified as a manual wind mechanism. Internal surfaces of the watch carry several indicators of its origin and production standards, including a Swiss mark and an 'Adjusted' mark, which suggests specific calibration requirements.

The watch is further identified by the Tiffany & Co. New York signature located internally. The piece bears the serial number 15420, though the source documentation also mentions the number 2106 in relation to the case back.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: Manual Wind”
  • “It is numbered as 15420 inside”

Condition and Attribution

The auction description reports the general condition of the watch as good. The manufacturing origin is listed as both Switzerland and North America within the provided source, reflecting the common dual-attribution often associated with Tiffany-branded timepieces of this era.

The watch is catalogued as a 20th-century item with a total weight of 46.4 grams. No further technical details regarding the movement's caliber or specific construction dates are provided in the source material.

Evidence for this section
  • “Condition: Good”
  • “Place of Origin: North America”

Open research questions

  • What specific movement caliber is contained within case number 15420?
  • To what extent does the internal '10 percent Irid Platinum' mark correlate with specific Swiss manufacturers used by Tiffany & Co. in the 20th century?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerTiffany & Co.“Creator: Tiffany & Co.”
Case MaterialPlatinum and Enamel“Case Material: Platinum,Enamel”
Weight46.4 grams“Weighing 46.4 grams”
Diameter38.1 mm“Diameter: 38.1 mm (1.5 in)”
MovementManual Wind“Movement: Manual Wind”
Internal Number15420“It is numbered as 15420 inside”

Visible details

  • The watch features a chapter ring with diamond-set Roman numerals against an enamel background.
  • The dial is signed 'TIFFANY & CO.' below the twelve o'clock position.
  • The watch is fitted with a bow and crown assembly for manual winding.

Research qualifications

  • The source states the place of origin as North America while simultaneously describing the watch as crafted in Switzerland.
  • Internal serial numbers are inconsistently reported as 15420 and 2106 within the provided text.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Tiffany Co Swiss Platinum Diamonds Pocket Watch - 20th Century

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 7bee7c6022

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