Tiffany & Co.
New York, USA · Est. 1837
Founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany, John B. Young
Tiffany & Co. is an American luxury jeweller and watchmaker founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany in New York City. While primarily celebrated for fine jewellery, Tiffany has co-branded timepieces with notable Swiss manufacturers including Patek Philippe, and offers its own watch collections known for elegant simplicity.
- Founded
- 1837
- Headquarters
- New York, USA
- Group
- LVMH
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Atlas — Collection inspired by the Roman numeral clock on the Tiffany & Co. flagship's Fifth Avenue façade, featuring bold numerals and distinctive design.
- CT60 — Named after Charles Tiffany's personal watch from the 1940s, this premium collection includes Swiss-made automatic and chronograph pieces.
- East West — Unconventional collection with the dial rotated 90 degrees, reading from left to right rather than top to bottom — a signature Tiffany design twist.
Timeline
- 1837 — Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young open 'Tiffany & Young' in New York City, initially selling stationery and accessories.
- 1853 — Tiffany installs the Atlas Clock on its Fifth Avenue store façade, establishing a connection to timekeeping that persists today.
- 1874 — Tiffany begins producing its own watches and movements in Geneva, establishing early Swiss watchmaking credentials.
- 2021 — LVMH acquires Tiffany & Co. for $15.8 billion, expanding the brand's potential in high-end watchmaking alongside LVMH's existing watch portfolio.
- 2023 — Tiffany-branded Patek Philippe Nautilus pieces and collaborations continue to command extreme premiums, cementing the brand's horological cachet.
- 2025 — Debuts high jewelry timepieces at LVMH Watch Week. Opens flagships in Milan and Tokyo.
- 2026 — Unveils the Tiffany Timer at LVMH Watch Week — 40mm platinum chronograph limited to 60 pieces, powered by Zenith El Primero.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tiffany & Co.
- Does Tiffany make its own watches?
- Tiffany & Co. has produced watches since the 19th century but now primarily partners with Swiss manufacturers. The 'Tiffany Blue' dial on Patek Philippe and Rolex pieces is among the most valuable branding in horology.
- What is a Tiffany dial?
- A 'Tiffany dial' refers to any watch dial co-signed with the Tiffany & Co. name, typically in the brand's signature robin's egg blue or with the Tiffany stamp. These command significant premiums at auction.