Vintage Daytona TIFFANY used to have many Fakes on the market, but of course there are originals. Roughly speaking, TIFFANY existed at 6239/62 in Steel and 6241/64 in YG Case during the non-Oyster era. The 1960s TIFFANY classic logo is one of the most beautiful typefaces and has a high value.

L) 6239 Tiffany R) 6241YG Tiffany 1966-67

TIFFANY is also present in non-oyster Paul Newman, and all steel is 6239. However, the number of confirmed individuals is 10 or less including black and white. There are few black and there are only 2-3. It becomes even more rare if it becomes Tiffany of PN of YG case, and only a few individuals have been confirmed, and even if all can be grasped, it will be 5 or less.

The position of the TIFFANY logo varies considerably from individual to individual, and some individuals are offset significantly downward. For example, the famous JPS TIFFANY logo is quite low.

6239 White PN Tiffany exhibited at Christie's in 2017

6239 PN Tiffany black at PHILLIPS 2018

6241 JPS Tiffany at 2017 PHILLIPS

Next, the Oyster model Daytona 6263/6265 was manufactured for 18 years from 1969-87, so there are several variations of the TIFFANY logo. MK1 and sigma individuals will be classic TIFFANY fonts. When it comes to big red, it becomes a new font, which is generally modern and somewhere like a 90's clock (although it's actually the 80's).

6263 Sigma Tiffany, 1973-74

6263 BIG RED (Silver) Tiffany 1980 serial 6.3

 

6263 BIG RED (Black) Tiffany 1983 Serial 7.6

 

And in fact, TIFFANY exists in 6263 PN. This individual was exhibited at PHILLIPS in 2016, but at that time there was a voice that questioned authenticity. However, as a result, it is an impression that it was won by CHF 870,000 and was officially recognized. However, it seems that other than this individual has not appeared on the market so far.

6263 Mk2 PN Tiffany 1970 Serial 2.8

6263 Mk2 PN Tiffany dial closeup

In terms of design, it may be interesting that the TIFFANY fonts differ according to the age. Recently, the history, font, whether it was printed at the time, etc., the situation where only a thing that seems to be correct is auction is being sold, so it is now possible to judge the buyer whether it is original or not I came. However, since it has been sold for 50-60 years, there are almost no documents such as warranty cards. That area will be the height of the hurdle.

 

6239PN / 6265Silver / 6264YG TIFFANY

When it comes to this point, whether it is an original or not is finally the buyer's belief. In other words, as a collector's attitude, it is a question of whether to pursue dreams or buy only safe things.

I always say, “If you dig into your hobbies, the end will be a problem in your life and your way of life.” This may also be the case.