NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? MR Melissa Rivers Prototype Ladies Watch - PERSONALLY OWNED BY JOAN RIVERS with COA Certificate of Authenticity - Full Provenance with 2 COAs - 1 Year Warranty Today's offering showcases this uniquely meaningful from our Celebrity Collection: A prototype MR Melissa Rivers wristwatch created by Melissa Rivers and gifted to her mother, the legendary comedian and television icon Joan Rivers. Coming from Joan Rivers’ estate, this watch represents a personal gesture and has ownership by both Melissa and her mom. Joan Rivers was one of the most consequential figures in American entertainment. A trailblazing stand-up comedian, Emmy Award–winning television host, best-selling author, and relentless cultural commentator, she reshaped comedy by refusing to temper her voice or ambition. From her early breakthroughs on The Tonight Show through decades of stand-up, television, books, and live performance, Rivers sustained a career that spanned more than fifty years - an achievement nearly without parallel. In the later phase of her career, Joan Rivers experienced a second cultural peak through fashion commentary and red-carpet television, often appearing publicly alongside her daughter Melissa Rivers. Together, they formed one of entertainment’s most recognizable mother–daughter duos, hosting red carpets, moderating panels, and appearing jointly in fashion and media coverage. Their on-camera dynamic - affectionate, sharp, and unscripted - offered audiences a rare glimpse into a genuine working family relationship at the center of pop culture. This watch belongs squarely within that context. Melissa is also the author of Red Carpet Ready: Secrets for Making the Most of Any Event You Attend, a candid guide drawn from decades navigating Hollywood’s most visible stages. Following the passing of her mother, Melissa Rivers assumed stewardship of one of the most influential legacies in American comedy, serving as executive producer on Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work and Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute, both praised for their restraint, honesty, and emotional intelligence.   This watch: Signed simply “MR” on the dial, the watch showcases a Melissa Rivers watch creation. The white oval dial is set within a curved rectangular sterling silver case, creating a jewelry-forward design that feels intentional rather than trend-driven. Bold black Roman numerals, slender elegant hands, and the discreet “Quartz” designation complete a layout that favors clarity and classical balance. The case is bright, smoothly polished sterling silver with softly rounded edges and integrated lugs. Turning the watch over reveals a boldly engraved caseback reading “Melissa Rivers – The Sterling Connection,” accompanied by additional markings confirming a sterling silver case, stainless steel back, Japanese quartz movement, and caliber V377. It shows minimal evidence of wear, consistent with careful preservation rather than regular use. The original sticker is still in place. We have not done anything to the outside of it - we left it just as we acquired it. Detailed Appraisal: Brand: Melissa Rivers / The Sterling Connection Country of origin: United States Functions: Hours, Minutes Designed for: Ladies Case material: Sterling silver with stainless steel back Case condition: It shows minimal evidence of wear, consistent with careful preservation rather than regular use. The original sticker is still in place. We have not done anything to the outside of it - we left it just as we acquired it Case style: Curved rectangular dress-style case with integrated lugs and oval dial opening Markings: Caseback engraved “Melissa Rivers – The Sterling Connection”; marked “Sterling Silver Case”; “Stainless Steel Back”; “Japan Movt”; “V377” Width without crown: 19 mm Length lug-to-lug: 35 mm Dial: Brushed silver dial with applied markers, signed MR Hands: Steel Movement type: Quartz Band: Leather Servicing: On the inside, one of our Master Watchmakers has installed a new battery making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Warranty: One-year international warranty on the movement and its function. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate; Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance from a well-known auction house SKU 10390