Pocket Watches · Pocket watch
Tiffany & Co. gold pocket watch with Hamilton movement
- Maker / attribution
- Hamilton (maker); Tiffany & Co. (retailer)
- Date
- 1920
- Historical period
- Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking (1900 – 1945)
- Country of origin
- United States
- Object type
- Pocket watch
- Dimensions
- Diameter 44 mm
- Dealer
- WatchMuseum.org shop
- Stock no.
- Product 3322
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, WatchMuseum.org shop (product 3322)
- Catalogue title (original)
- Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch (English)
Editor's note
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Record summary
Catalogued by WatchMuseum.org shop (stock number Product 3322), this is a pocket watch by Hamilton, made in United States, dated 1920. The Atlas places it in the Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking period (1900 – 1945) of its Pocket Watches collection. Recorded dimensions: Diameter 44 mm. The record is illustrated with 5 photographs.
Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.
Catalogue description
Dealer description — WatchMuseum.org shop
Step back in time with the Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch from 1920, a remarkable piece that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of a bygone era. This certified pre-owned Hamilton watch, retailed by the iconic Tiffany & Co., is meticulously crafted in 14k yellow gold, showcasing the timeless sophistication that both brands are renowned for. Made in the USA, this exquisite timepiece features a manual wind mechanism with subseconds, encapsulated within a 44 x 44 mm round case. The white Arabic numeral dial further enhances its classic appeal, making it a striking yet understated accessory. Perfectly preserved in excellent condition, this pocket watch is not just a functional timekeeper but also a collector’s gem that speaks volumes about quality and tradition. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or simply indulging in daily elegance, the Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch from 1920 is sure to leave a lasting impression. This stunning vintage pocket watch is a certified pre-owned Hamilton retailed by Tiffany & Co. in 14k yellow gold, made in the USA. Its manual w/ subseconds mechanism and circa 1920 design add to its exquisite style and functionality. The watch has a 44 x 44 mm case with a round caseback and a white Arabic numeral dial, creating a classic and timeless appeal. This finely crafted Tiffany & Co. timepiece is a true collector’s item that’s perfect for anyone who values quality and tradition. Whether it’s for a special occasion or daily use, this vintage pocket watch is sure to impress. Creator: Tiffany & Co. Case Material: Yellow Gold Case Shape: Round Movement: Manual Wind Case Dimensions: Height: 44 mm (1.74 in)Width: 44 mm (1.74 in)Length: 24 mm (0.95 in) Period: 1920-1929 Date of Manufacture: 1920 Condition: Excellent
Historical context
Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking (1900 – 1945)
The wristwatch displaces the pocket watch; waterproof cases, self-winding and grand complications.
The pocket watch reached technical maturity and then began to give way to the wristwatch after the First World War. Complicated watches for collectors such as Henry Graves Jr. and James Ward Packard, railroad watches, and slim Art Deco dress watches are characteristic.
Read the period in the timelineMore pocket watches from this periodEarlier: Industrial Revolution
Atlas type guide
Pocket watches
The pocket watch was the dominant personal timekeeper from the late seventeenth century until the First World War. Its development tracks the history of the escapement: verge watches with fusees until the late eighteenth century; Thomas Mudge's lever escapement (c. 1755) and the cylinder escapement popularised by George Graham and later by Swiss makers; and the Swiss and English lever watches of the nineteenth century. Lépine's bar-bridge calibre and keyless winding made watches thinner and easier to use.
Industrialisation transformed the trade: American factories such as Waltham (from 1850) and Elgin produced interchangeable parts by machine, and Swiss makers responded with their own mechanisation after the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition. By 1900 a reliable watch was affordable to millions; the finest makers continued to produce complications and precision watches.
What to look for
- The escapement: verge (crown wheel), cylinder, duplex, English or Swiss lever.
- Key winding (a square arbor in dial or back) or keyless crown winding.
- Signatures and serial numbers on the movement, dial and inside case back.
- Hallmarks, case maker's marks and gold or silver standards stamped in the case.
- Dial material: enamel, silver, gold, later printed metal.
Dating clues
- Verge watches dominate before c. 1800; cylinder watches c. 1770–1900; lever watches after c. 1820.
- Keyless winding: increasingly common after c. 1860.
- Manufacturer serial number lists exist for Waltham, Elgin, Longines, Omega, Patek Philippe and others.
General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.
Read next:Verge escapementDetached lever escapementFuseeIdentification Centre
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