Cresarrow of New York was one of the premier American luxury watchmakers/jewelers in the first several decades of the twentieth century. Founded by Henry Blank in the late nineteenth century, Cresarrow contracted with the esteemed likes of Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, IWC and others to build superior quality wristwatch cases for their U.S. market watches.
Cresarrow also supplied complete watches to Tiffany & Co. and Cartier and evidence suggests the company contracted C.H. Meylan, a high grade Swiss niche manufacturer, and IWC Schaffhausen to produce some of these movements because the American firm had no manufacturing capacity of its own.
While Cresarrow's main watch business was as a contractor, they also branded and sold a fairly small number of watches under their own name, like this watch. It has a platinum Cresarrow made case and a very high-grade 18 jewel movement adjusted to three positions.
It is all original down to the dial, hands, and beautiful ornate winding crown. It was given as a gift on Christmas Day, 1937. Our watchmaker has just serviced the movement, and it is keeping remarkable time for its age.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
- Brand: Cresarrow Watch Co.
- Countries of origin: USA & Switzerland
- Year sold: c. 1937
- Serial no.: 85,654
- Functions: Hours, Minutes
- Designed for: Women
- Case material: Platinum and diamonds
- Case condition: Near mint with hinge pin not present. Charminly engraved with a date of Christmas Day 1937.
- Dimensions: 14mm wide (excluding crown) by 23mm long
- Dial: Silvered, black painted Art Deco numerals, original, excellent condition
- Hands: Original, unusual version of "spades"
- Movement type: High grade Swiss, signed Cresarrow, manually wound, 18 jewels, three adjustments
- Movement markings: Cresarrow Watch Co. Swiss, Geneve, Eighteen Jewels, Three Adjustments
- Band: Vintage, black cord with steel clasp, very good condition, can be sized to fit virtually any wrist
- Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition
- Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email [email protected] for details
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
