Watch Knowledge

Watch Knowledge

A dealer's checklist for authenticating luxury watches before purchase — reference and serial verification, movement inspection, papers and box, weight and finishing checks, and when to use a professional.

Watch Knowledge

What a watch reference number is, how it differs from a serial number, how to read a Rolex or Patek Philippe reference, and why references are the foundation of valuation and authentication.

Watch Knowledge

What the grey market really is, why it exists, whether it's legal, how pricing and warranties differ from authorized dealers, and what it means for independent watch dealers in 2026.