@thor447-watch question

[dlbleak]

I just remembered this and dig it out of the safe. It’s the only halfway decent watch I own. I figure Tiffany just put their name on it. So, my question is, do you know who the actual maker is or would it need to be opened up. It’s needs a battery anyways.
TIA
Darren

 

[okierider]

You will have to take the back off to figure out who made the movement . Nice watch.
https://www.watchonista.com/articles/tiffany-co-incorporating-principles-1980s-2015

 

[thor447]

Tiffany & Co. does branding deals with several products that they sell in their stores. Regarding watches, the big one is Rolex, from back in the 60's and 70's when Rolex would allow another company to be shown on their dials. Authentic Tiffany & Co. Rolexes bring insane premiums above the already overvalued regular Rolex market. What you have there is a Portfolio watch, branded for sale with Tiffany & Co. Portfolio was probably a dial & case maker, rather than a full blown watch brand. With this being a quartz watch, I'm guessing it is from the 90's or early 2000's. Tiffany & Co. is known for selling higher end stuff, so the watch is probably well made. With it being quartz, it won't have the value of a Tiffany branded mechanical watch, but with it being a quartz it'll keep excellent time, and require a very rare cleaning and a replacement battery every few years. From the photo, the lug fitment seems well done and the polished & brushed finishes look good as well. I'm sure it's a well made watch.

 

[John6185]

I have three Swiss Army watches and on the dial at the bottom says "Swiss Made." I opened them up and the movement was made in China. Buncha crap.

 

[Snattlerake]

I have three Swiss Army watches and on the dial at the bottom says "Swiss Made." I opened them up and the movement was made in China. Buncha crap.

Probably mine too. I got one from Siemens for 10 years of employment. Unlike me, the damn thing never worked.

Complete with box and paperwork. Probably a Chinee knockoff.