The CT60 Calendar by Tiffany & Co
By Alex Korchynski
For many of us, Tiffany & Co. conjures images of Audrey Hepburn’s iconic portrayal of Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. For others, it’s the distinctive robin’s-egg blue boxes that contain the jeweler’s creations. And for others, still, the image is much more personal—perhaps a meaningful gift from a loved one?
But not many associate the jewelry retailer with watches. Which is unfortunate because Tiffany & Co. has a long history of designing innovative and fashion-forward timepieces, beginning in 1874 when founder Charles Lewis Tiffany opened the doors to the company’s watch factory in Geneva, Switzerland.
The American luxury jewelry retailer is honouring that history today with its new CT60 Calendar men’s watch. Borrowing Charles Tiffany’s initials “CT,” the watch is inspired by the gold timepiece worn by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the historically significant Yalta Conference in 1945.
Charles Tiffany famously said: “Good design is good business.” It was a code he lived by and a code that Tiffany & Co. continues to observe today. The CT60 Calendar is no exception. Although it was designed for men, the quality and design make it perfect for women who prefer a larger watch. Utilizing a self-winding mechanical movement, the standard stainless steel option features blue soleil finishing and silver poudré numerals. Those looking to make more of a statement can look to the rose gold option featuring golden numerals and a diamond bezel.
A limited run of 60 special edition, 18-karat rose gold Calendar watches has also been produced, which features a 42-hour power reserve, shock-absorption technology and a sapphire-crystal display on the back.
In the late 1850s, Tiffany & Co.’s creations, inspired by luxuries Charles Tiffany imported from around the world, drew crowds of hundreds of New York’s wealthy class. So long were the queues outside Tiffany’s flagship store that the authorities would sometimes be called in for crowd control. There is little question that the luxury brand’s newest timepiece will be met with similar enthusiasm. Prices start at $4,250
