WHY WE CURATED IT: Under-appreciated series from Tiffany & Co., clearly inspired by Daniel Roth’s double-ellipse cases which debuted shortly prior. There is unconfirmed speculation that Roth may have been involved, given his relationship with Tiffany in the 80s when the latter was the sole American retailer for Roth-era Breguet. Whatever the link, these Mark Coupes iterate on Roth cases with their own details and multi-level finishing, as well as improved fit from curved casebacks, crystals, and prominently downturned lugs. Substantial wrist presence thanks to beefy lugs and exquisite profile details that are architectural in their layering. On the wrist, feels dressy yet sporty, luxurious yet understated. This particular version is the larger sized with a classical small seconds subdial and beautiful 7-link bracelet.
CONDITION: 8.5/10 with some signs of wear in the form of light hairlines and micro-nicks. Lines and finishing transitions remain sharp and appears to never have been polished. Crystal, dial, hands and cabochon are pristine. Original signed crown. Caseback engravings remain clear. Bracelet has zero stretch. Movement in excellent health and quartz-accurate.
