Lot 43
TIFFANY & CO.
BIRD ON A ROCK MECHANICAL PENDANT ONLY WATCH
This unique and historic pendant watch honors Tiffany’s longstanding horological heritage as it reimagines one of the House’s most emblematic creations - the Bird on a Rock brooch.
Description
Handcrafted by Tiffany & Co. artisans in Switzerland, the Bird on a Rock mechanical pendant watch re-envisions Jean Schlumberger’s iconic brooch that he created for Tiffany & Co. in 1965. For this innovative Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co.™ pendant watch design, the bird is repositioned in a front-facing stance as it perches atop the case. Cut and polished to an exacting standard over the span of 80 hours, the case featuresa faceted aquamarine crystal of over 34 carats, secured by four 18K yellow gold prongs, that sits atop a dial with 461 snow-set diamonds of over 1 total carat.
Artisans set diamonds of eight different diameters in a snow setting over the span of 11 hours, where the strategic placement of diamonds of varying sizes decreases the appearance of visible metal, enhancing the brilliance of the timepiece. The platinum bird, set with over 3 total carats of diamonds, has pink sapphire eyes and 18K yellow gold feet. This one-of-a-kind timepiece is crafted with a manual winding mechanical movement with a 38-hour power reserve and 21 jewels.
Specifications
Model name:
Bird On A Rock Mechanical Pendant Watch. Only Watch 2023
Case:
18K yellow gold case topped with a faceted aquamarine of over 34 carats — Platinum and 18k yellow gold Bird on a Rock set with over 3 carats of round brilliant diamonds featuring pink sapphire eyes — 18K yellow gold crown set with nine round brilliant diamonds — Caseback with a special engraving of “Only Watch. Unique Piece. 2023”
Dial:
Snow-set dial with 461 round brilliant diamonds of over 1 total carat
Calibre:
Manual winding mechanical movement — LTM2000 — Hour and minute display — Power reserve: 38 hours — 21 jewels
Bracelet:
18K yellow gold 50cm chain with diamond pave accents — The chain is set with 81 round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.65 carat
Dimensions:
Width: 27mm
Length: 27mm
Height: 11.6mm
Specificities:
Created especially for Only Watch — 18K — Manual winding mechanical movement — 34 carat faceted aquamarine crystal — Snow-set diamond dial — Gold and diamond chain — Platinum and 18K diamond Bird on a Rock motif
The brand
Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co., founded in New York City in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany, is a global luxury jeweler synonymous with elegance, innovative design, fine craftsmanship and creative excellence. With more than 300 retail stores worldwide and a workforce of more than 13,000 employees, Tiffany & Co. and its subsidiaries design, manufacture and market jewelry, watches and luxury accessories.
Nearly 5,000 artisans cut Tiffany diamonds and craft jewelry in the Company’s own workshops, realizing the brand’s commitment to superlative quality. Tiffany & Co. has a long-standing commitment to conducting its business responsibly, sustaining the natural environment, prioritizing diversity and inclusion, and positively impacting the communities in which it operates.