Petak Philippe Early Cushion “Tiffany&Co."

This 1913 Patek Philippe cushion-shaped wristwatch features a captivating champagne-toned dial, accented by bold luminous numerals and hands. The presence of the “Tiffany & Co.” retailer signature further enhances its rarity and collectability.

The elegant cushion case and slender lugs reflect the craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities of the early 20th century. An engraving on the caseback—“G.H.F Jr. From E.M.”—suggests that the watch was once given as a gift long ago, leaving us to wonder about the story it has quietly carried through time.

Before the 1930s, cushion-shaped cases were highly fashionable, lending this piece undeniable historical charm. As one of Patek Philippe’s earliest wristwatches—produced during the era surrounding the First World War, when wristwatches gained popularity among military officers for their practicality—it stands as a witness to the evolution of wristwatch design and style.

To own such an early Patek Philippe is, in many ways, to hold a fragment of the very beginning of wristwatch history.