Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold And Platinum Diamond Cocktail Watch Circa 1940s - 1950s

An exceptional vintage Tiffany & Co. diamond cocktail watch, dating to approximately the 1940s–1950s, beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold and platinum.

Designed during an era when ladies’ watches were as much fine jewelry as timepieces, this striking Tiffany watch features a rectangular silvered dial signed TIFFANY & CO., accented by applied gold dot hour markers and stylized Roman numerals.

The dial is surrounded by an elegant platinum diamond-set top, detailed with delicate milgrain edging. The diamonds continue into the platinum crossover accents positioned above and below the case, beautifully contrasting against the rich yellow gold.

The integrated bracelet is particularly special, constructed from intricately woven strands of 14K yellow gold that separate as they approach the watch case, giving the piece a wonderfully sculptural, jewelry-like appearance.

The result is unmistakably mid-century Tiffany: refined, beautifully made, and glamorous without feeling overly formal.

A wonderful piece for the collector of vintage Tiffany & Co., antique and estate jewelry, or distinctive diamond watches.

Details

* Maker: Tiffany & Co.
* Era: Circa 1940s–1950s
* Style: Ladies’ diamond cocktail / jewelry watch
* Metal: 14K yellow gold and platinum
* Top: Platinum
* Bracelet: Woven 14K yellow gold
* Diamonds: Approximately 0.75–1.00 carat total weight, estimated in mounting
* Diamond Cut: Predominantly vintage single-cut/round diamonds*
* Dial: Silver-tone Tiffany & Co. signed dial
* Bracelet Length: Approximately 6.4 inches
* Movement: Vintage mechanical movement*
* Condition: Vintage/pre-owned condition with wear consistent with age

*Diamond characteristics and carat weight are approximate based upon the stones remaining mounted. Movement details should be updated once the movement has been inspected and identified.

Condition

This is a vintage timepiece and displays age-appropriate signs of wear consistent with its history. Please review all photographs closely, as they form an important part of the description.

Vintage watches should be treated as collectible mechanical objects and may require periodic servicing to maintain optimal timekeeping.

Why We Love It

This is one of those pieces that perfectly illustrates why vintage ladies’ watches are becoming so collectible. It doesn’t simply look like a watch with diamonds added to it—the watch itself was designed as a piece of fine jewelry.

The combination of a platinum diamond-set top, rich 14K yellow gold woven bracelet, petite Tiffany-signed dial and diamond crossover details gives it a distinctly glamorous 1940s–1950s cocktail-jewelry aesthetic.

At approximately 6.4 inches, the bracelet also retains the elegant, close-to-the-wrist proportions these watches were originally designed to have.