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Pocket watch · Full hunter pocket watch

Tiffany & Co. Universal Genève 18k Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This object is a men's full hunter pocket watch by Universal Genève retailed by Tiffany & Co. The 18k yellow gold case measures approximately 42 mm across and features a fine brushed exterior finish with an integral angular bail surrounding the crown. Inside the case back, perlage decoration surrounds Swiss gold purity hallmarks of 18k and 0.750, the Universal Genève crest, serial number 2774562, and reference number 14214B. The source reports that the piece is powered by a Swiss manual winding movement and weighs 45.7 grams in total.

Interior of the Universal Genève 18k gold pocket watch case showing perlage finishing, maker marks, serial, and reference numbers
Interior of the Universal Genève 18k gold pocket watch case showing perlage finishing, maker marks, serial, and reference numbers — Modern Jewelry. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.liveauctioneers.com
Category
Pocket watch · Full hunter pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Universal Genève / Tiffany & Co.
Reference
14214B
Catalogue / lot identifier
0463
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
2774562

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 Construction

The timepiece features a full hunter case crafted from 18k yellow gold, finished with a fine brush texture. It is fitted with a square-shaped bail above the winding crown.

Internal markings on the hinged cover include '18k 0.750', 'Universal Geneve', 'Swiss', serial number '2774562', and reference number '14214B'.

Evidence for this section
  • “The full hunter case is crafted from 18k yellow gold with a fine brush finish.”
  • “The sqaure shape bail is over the crown”
  • “The inside of the cover is hallmark: 18k 0.750 Universal Geneve Swiss 2774562 4 14214B”

Dial and Visual Features

The watch features a yellow-toned face with a clear plastic top cover. The dial is reported to display black Roman numeral hour markers and matching hands.

The source claims the face bears a Tiffany & Co. hallmark. Independent visual confirmation of this signature is not available in the provided documentation.

Evidence for this section
  • “the face is yellow with clear plastic top.”
  • “The face is hallmark Tiffany & Co. black Roman numeral hour markers and hands.”

Movement and Specifications

The movement is described as a Swiss manual winding mechanism. The watch weighs 45.7 grams.

Dimensions are recorded as 2.05 inches long including the bail and 42 mm wide.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: Swiss manual winding”
  • “Weight: 45.7 grams”
  • “Measurement: 2.05" long w/bail x 0.65" wide (42mm)”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber identified by reference 14214B?
  • Can the Tiffany & Co. dial signature be verified via independent inspection of the watch face?
  • Do Universal Genève records confirm the association between this serial number and Tiffany & Co. retailing?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Tiffany & Co. Universal Genève 18k Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Material18k yellow gold“The full hunter case is crafted from 18k yellow gold with a fine brush finish.”
Movement TypeSwiss manual winding“Movement: Swiss manual winding”
Case Interior Markings18k 0.750 Universal Geneve Swiss 2774562 4 14214B“The inside of the cover is hallmark: 18k 0.750 Universal Geneve Swiss 2774562 4 14214B”
Total Weight45.7 grams“Weight: 45.7 grams”
Measurement2.05" long w/bail x 0.65" wide (42mm)“Measurement: 2.05" long w/bail x 0.65" wide (42mm)”
Weight45.7 grams“Weight: 45.7 grams”
MovementSwiss manual winding“Movement: Swiss manual winding”

Visible details

  • Interior of the case back is decorated with circular perlage patterning.
  • Case interior features Swiss 18k / 0.750 gold hallmarks alongside the Universal Genève coat of arms crest.
  • Serial number 2774562 and reference number 14214B are stamped inside the case back.
  • Exterior of the hinged cover displays a smooth brushed surface.
  • A squared bail is fitted above the winding crown.

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber and condition are neither pictured nor specified in detail.
  • The dial and hands are concealed in the supplied photograph; reported Tiffany & Co. dial signature cannot be independently confirmed from this view.

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

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