53 certification checkpoints
Non-exhaustive and evolving list of checkpoints verified during a Watch Certificate™ certification procedure.

Watch
(9 control points)
A. Brand - For example: Rolex
B. Model - For example: Datejust C. Reference - Indicate only the reference (Ex: 5513)
D. Year or Circa - For example: 1986 or 1980s for the decade.
E. Dimensions (mm) - Diameter without crown (Ex: 36) Width x Height - If case is rectangular. (Ex: 34.9x40.4)
F. Lug (mm) - if applicable (Ex: 20)
G. Movement caliber H. Gross weight (g) I. Counterfeit
General condition
(3 checkpoints)
J. Revision - If yes, specify year and watchmaker
K. Water-resistance - Check the water-resistance before opening the watch. The customer expects to receive his watch back in the same waterproof condition as when he brought the watch into your store.
L. Polishing - Does the watch show signs of polishing?
Watch face
(7 control points)
M1. Photo of watch face Hands on 10:10, crown screwed down. If the watch has a date window: on day 6.
M2. Case - Authenticity, condition
M3. Case material
M4. Bezel - Authentic, condition
M5. Glass - Authenticity, condition
M6. Dial - Conformity, condition
M7. Hands - Authenticity, condition
Watch side
(3 control points)
N1. Photo of watch crown.
N2. Crown - Authenticity, condition
N3. Push-pieces (optional) - Conformity, condition
Watch back
(1 control point)
O. Photo of watch back
Bracelet
(11 points)
P1. Photo of bracelet
P2. Bracelet - Authenticity, condition
P3. Bracelet code - For example: 11-22334.
P4. Bracelet material
P5. Bracelet (optional)
P6. Bracelet code - For example: 11-22334.
P7. Photo of bracelet endlinks (optional)
P8. Endlink code - For example: 11-22334.
P9. Photo of watch buckle - If necessary, additional photos with numbers written on the buckle (e.g. Rolex bracelet)
P10. Buckle - Authenticity, condition
P11. Buckle code - For example: 11-22334.
Interior
(3 control points)
Q1. Photo of watch movement - Photo where movement number is visible
Q2. Movement - Authenticity, condition
Q3. Movement serial number - For example: 123456. The serial number can be indicated both on the case and on the flange.
Box bottom
(2 control points)
R1. Photo of case interior
R2. Case back - Authenticity, condition
Serial numbers
(2 checkpoints)
S1. Photo of serial number - Several photos if not all the serial number can be seen in one photo. Photo of part number if available.
S2. Case serial number - For example: 123456789.
Scope of delivery
(3 control points)
T1. Box
T2. Photo of box (optional)
T3. Original papers
T4. Photo of original papers (optional)
T5. Country code
Accessories
(8 control points)
U1. Purchase invoices
U2. Photo of purchase invoice (optional) - Photo of purchase invoice. All photos must be legible.
U3. Maintenance invoices
U4. Photo of maintenance invoice(s) (optional) - Photos of available maintenance invoices. All photos must be legible.
U5. certificate
U6. Photo of certificate (optional) - Branded or expert-generated certificate. All photographed documents must be legible.
U7. Extract from archives
U8. Photograph of archive extract (optional) - Extract from the brand's archives. All photographed documents must be legible.
U9. Overbox
U10. Photo of overbox (optional)
U11. Leaflet
U12. Photo of leaflet (optional)
U13. Comments on accessories (optional)
U14. Any other documents or accessories (optional)
Market value
(1 control point)
V. Currency €, $
W. Watch price (e.g. 7,500) From this price onwards, a valuation estimate will be displayed on the certificate in the form of a range of -10% and +10% of the price.
Remarks or comments
- Remarks for the expert (optional)
This comment will only be visible to the expert and will not be displayed on the certificate
- Remarks for the owner (optional)
This comment will be displayed on the certificate and will be visible to the owner.
(Total 53 checkpoints)