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Lot Essay
This Tiffany & Co. pocket watch is desirable for several reasons. First, the rose gold case is warm and has developed a slight patina that is very attractive. It offers a split-second chronograph function, which is a watch making feat and very useful. Lastly, the watch is triple-signed on the dial, case, and movement.
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Condition report
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The case has scratches throughout. The case has developed patina. The case shows signs of being opened between 1 and 2 o'clock. The dial has no visible cracks. There is a very tiny chip to the edge of the dial at 11 o'clock and another very tiny chip on the edge between 10 and 11 o'clock. The movement appears clean. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.