ATLAS & ASHES
A New York original—resurrected and reborn in silver and flame.
Originally crafted for Tiffany & Co. New York, circa 1885, this antique pocket watch has been reimagined by Dark Triumph into an object of sculptural reverence and quiet defiance.
The coin silver case remains untouched—save for one deliberate act: a sterling silver and 18K gold skull, hand-sculpted and affixed to the front, emerging like a long-buried memory. At its heart, the original porcelain dial—signed Tiffany & Co. New York—remains intact beneath its crystal, softened by a faint hairline crack earned through time.
Beneath the surface, a Swiss lever-set movement (No. 629487) has been fully serviced and functions reliably—keeping time in the manner expected of a century-old mechanical piece. As with most 19th-century watches, the setting mechanism requires a discreet pull-tab to engage the crown.
Anchored to a bold, graduated sterling silver chain, the piece can be worn two ways:
• The included T-bar with 18K gold skulls and diamond eyes slips through a vest buttonhole for classic styling.
• The detachable 18K gold dagger belt-loop clasp secures the chain to jeans, trousers, or jackets—bringing modern edge to a centuries-old form.
A double-sided gothic fob completes the transformation:
• Front: A sacred heart encircled by 18K gold thorns and crowned in flame.
• Reverse: A solitary gold dagger resting above the Dark Triumph insignia.
Framed in a halo of black diamonds—ornamented, yet restrained.
Its name draws from dual truths:
Atlas, the eternal bearer of time and weight.
Ashes—not of ruin, but rebirth.
Time marches on. Meaning endures.
FEATURES
- Circa 1880's, originally retailed by Tiffany & Co. New York
- Movement: Swiss, signed Tiffany & Co., Serial No. 629487 & SWITZERLAND
- Case: Coin silver by Droz & Perret, St. Imier, No. 33500
- Dial: Porcelain with Roman numerals and sub-seconds; faint historical crack
- Setting Mechanism: Lever-set via discreet pull-tab at ~22-minute mark
- Skull: Sculpted sterling silver with 18K gold teeth and black diamond eyes
- Fob: Sacred heart with 18K gold flames and thorns (front) / 18K gold dagger (reverse), framed in 30 black diamonds
- Bail: Sterling silver skull with black diamond eyes
- Chain: Sterling silver, graduated 7–13mm; 13" main + 4" fob drop
- T-bar: 48mm wide with 18K gold skulls and black diamond eyes, to wear fully draped from a vest or inner pocket for traditional styling
- Belt loop adapter: Includes detachable belt loop adapter adorned with an 18K gold dagger—ideal for jeans or jackets
- Carat Weight: Approx. 1.7 total carats of black diamonds
- Total Weight: ~250g (watch + chain + fob)
- One-of-one
Disclaimer & Legal Notice
This is a one-of-a-kind, artistically modified piece featuring an original 19th-century pocket watch marked Tiffany & Co. New York. Tiffany & Co. is not affiliated with or endorsing this product. All design modifications are original to Dark Triumph.
Dark Triumph is an independent company not affiliated with or licensed by Tiffany or any other watch manufacturer. All product names, logos, and trademarks remain the property of their respective rights holders and do not imply endorsement.
Returns:
- Each Dark Triumph timepiece is a one-of-a-kind creation—crafted by hand, forged with intention, and built to last.
- Because of the bespoke and artistic nature of our work, all sales are final.
- We believe each piece finds its rightful owner. When you acquire a Dark Triumph, you’re not just buying a watch—you’re claiming a story.
- If your piece arrives damaged or there's a problem with your order, please contact us within 3 days of delivery, and we’ll make it right.
Warranty & Care:
- Every Dark Triumph timepiece includes a limited 7-day technical warranty on the internal movement.
- Warranty applies to movement function only. It does not cover crystals, straps, cosmetic wear, misuse, water or impact damage.
- Unless explicitly stated, our watches are not water- or shock-resistant.
- Shipping to Dark Triumph is the client's responsibility.
- Return shipping (U.S. only) is covered by Dark Triumph
Vintage Disclaimer:
- Vintage and antique watches are delicate by nature and may show greater timing variance than modern pieces.
- Provenance is shared when known, but may not always be verifiable. All watches are sold as seen.
- Repairs that require rare or custom-made parts may result in longer turnaround times and additional costs. We’ll keep you informed throughout the process.
Payments:
- We offer Zelle and Bank Wire as a preferred payment methods.
- Dark Triumph accepts credit cards online using our secured site during checkout.
- We want your buying experience to go smoothly and securely, so please be advised we may request additional information as a security precaution such as:
- Requesting a copy of the customers credit card and government-issued ID to verify identity & address.
- Requesting customer to sign a credit card authorization form that authorizes the payment as "Internet Order"
- Customer Ship to & Bill Addresses must match.
