Blending technical watchmaking with the Maison’s unmistakable jewellery codes, Tiffany & Co. celebrates the anniversary of its first chronograph with a limited-edition timepiece in titanium, platinum and signature Tiffany Blue.
While Tiffany & Co. is synonymous with fine jewellery and its iconic blue, the Maison’s relationship with watchmaking stretches back nearly two centuries. To mark 160 years since the launch of its first chronograph in 1866, Tiffany unveils a new limited-edition Tiffany Timer, combining titanium, platinum and considered touches of Tiffany Blue. The release marks the second chapter of the Maison’s anniversary celebrations in 2026.
Earlier this year, the first anniversary edition of the Tiffany Timer arrived in a run of just 60 pieces, pairing a platinum case with an entirely Tiffany Blue dial. This latest interpretation takes a darker, sportier direction. A 40mm satin-finished titanium case meets a platinum bezel and deep blue dial, with the Maison’s signature hue appearing in subtle, carefully placed accents.
The anniversary also offers an opportunity to revisit a lesser-known chapter of Tiffany & Co.’s history. As early as 1847, Charles Lewis Tiffany began offering watches in New York. In 1866, the Maison introduced the Tiffany & Co. Timing Watch, a pocket watch designed for both scientific applications and sporting timekeeping, now regarded as Tiffany’s first chronometer. Renamed the Tiffany & Co. Timer two years later, it coincided with the opening of the Maison’s first watch assembly workshop in Switzerland. By 1874, Tiffany had taken its horological ambitions a step further, opening its own manufacture in the heart of Geneva.
The 2026 edition brings this legacy into a contemporary context. Its Grade 5 titanium case lends the watch a modern, technical edge, while the platinum bezel reflects Tiffany’s enduring affinity for precious materials. Against a deep blue sunray-brushed dial, Tiffany Blue appears across the sub-dials, seconds track and date window.
Yet the most unexpected detail is revealed on the reverse. Beneath the sapphire crystal caseback, a miniature Bird on a Rock in yellow gold appears to perch atop the movement’s oscillating rotor. Inspired by Jean Schlumberger’s celebrated brooch, the bird measures just 1.4 centimetres. Sculpted and polished by hand before being mounted on the rotor, it brings a distinctly Tiffany sense of whimsy to an otherwise highly technical timepiece.
Driving the watch is one of chronograph history’s most celebrated movements: the El Primero 400, developed by Zenith and specially customised for Tiffany & Co. Originally introduced in 1969, El Primero made its mark as one of the first integrated automatic chronograph movements. For the Tiffany Timer, its oscillating rotor has been recalibrated to accommodate the miniature yellow-gold Bird on a Rock, seamlessly integrating the Maison’s jewellery heritage into the mechanics of the watch.
The contrast is central to the design. Titanium, chronograph functionality and a movement engineered for precision sit alongside platinum, Tiffany Blue and a miniature sculpture drawn directly from the Maison’s jewellery universe. Together, these elements reflect Tiffany’s longstanding ability to balance technical innovation with expressive design.
Limited to just 100 pieces, the new Tiffany Timer is both a celebration of heritage and a contemporary reinterpretation of it. One hundred and sixty years after its first chronograph, Tiffany & Co. brings a less familiar side of its legacy back into focus, reminding us that beyond its legendary diamonds lies a watchmaking history shaped by the same interplay of craftsmanship, creativity and technical precision.
