Document type
Watch card
The basic entry point into the Watch Certificate™ ecosystem.
- Created by : Consumer
- Required information: None
- Price: Free(creation)
Watchmaking passport
A tamper-proof document proving the real existence of a watch.
- Created by : Atelier professionnel
- Mandatory information: make, model, ref, serial number, photo and value.
- Price: From €49(find a workshop)
Options
Workshop authentication
Workshop authentication involves a quick inspection by a watchmaker in an approved Watch Certificate™ workshop.
Objective: To verify the authenticity of a watch.
The result: a Watch Passport with a free text section where the workshop shares its observations.
Use case: Reassure a buyer when selling a genuine watch, or refuse a counterfeit received from a market platform as part of the return window.
Full certification
Full certification combines a detailed inspection by a watchmaker in an approved Watch Certificate™ workshop with validation by a Watch Certificate™-approved expert.
Objective: Provide in-depth evaluation, including authenticity and condition scores, and identify counterfeit components.
Result: A Watch Passport with :
- Authenticity score (/100)
- A condition score (/100)
- Detailed descriptions of each component (e.g. hands, dial) with supporting images.
Official recognition: Signed by an expert, this document proves :
a. Market value
b. Condition
c. Authenticity
Use: Often used for high-value watches to prove value to an insurer, or to contest fraudulent sales of partially counterfeit watches.
Certified appraisal
An approved appraisal, validated by an expert, costs €49 for the watch owner. It is exclusively available to Watch Passport AND authentication holders (either Workshop Authentication or Full Certification), as it is based on a professional inspection and photos from an approved workshop. The estimate may be updated over time.
Objective: Assess the current market value of a watch.
Result: An updated value.
Use case: Proving the value of a watch to an insurer, for example.
Functions and products
Blacklisting to report a claim
Watch Certificate™ includes blacklisting functionality available to both professionals and consumers, even on freemium plans.
Result: information on the stolen watch is shared with the brand, major online platforms and major auction houses.
Recommendation: Make blacklisting mandatory for insured customers when reporting a claim.
WatchLock®
WatchLock® is a physical lock installed on the strap of a watch, designed to prevent most non-violent thefts and accidental losses.
Warranties:
- No accidental losses
- No non-violent robberies
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Workflow optimization
Watch Certificate™ simplifies the claims management process, saving valuable time for all parties involved.
- In the event of theft, blacklist the stolen watch to reduce fraud and speed up resolution.
- In the event of theft, no further documentation of value or authenticity is required if the watch has :
- Workshop authentication + Approved estimate
- Full certification
Preventive watch registration
Watch Certificate™ enables insurers to ask owners of insured watches to register their watches on the platform.
Objective: To record essential information about a watch before making a claim.
Preventive watch registration
Watch Certificate™ enables insurers to ask owners of insured watches to register their watches on the platform.
Objective: To record essential information about a watch before making a claim.
Advantages :
- Secure registration of unique serial numbers.
- Blacklisting mandatory in case of theft.
- Reduced losses in the event of disputes.
- Enhanced traceability and verification tools.
