Authentication of a watch is the process of verifying that it is truly produced by the brand to which it is associated. It will involve checking the components of the watch to see if they are original. So what are the good reasons to have a watch authenticated? This is the question we will try to answer in this article.
1. You doubt its authenticity
Imagine that you have just found the Rolex Datejust 1603 belonging to your grandfather and you are delighted to find this emblematic model of an era. However, you did not know that he owned this model of Rolex and therefore have some doubts about its authenticity.
Or you have recently purchased a Patek Philippe Nautilus watch from a second-hand watch dealer. He has managed to convince you that the timepiece is real and has even provided you with a certificate of authenticity, but you want to be sure.
Doubt is indeed the most logical reason to have a watch authenticated, so trust your instincts. If you don't have much information about the origin of a watch, you don't have the papers or the box and at first glance you don't trust the model, you have every reason to certify your Rolex or Omega to secure your purchase.
You can start by doing an authentication of the watch yourself. Examine it as if you were trying to identify your symptoms before going to a doctor, look at all the details of your watch. You can follow this article to find out all the warning signs of a counterfeit. If, after your research, you are unable to determine whether the watch is fake or real, then you can call a watchmaker or order one of our Watch Certificates™.
2. You wish to resell your watch
If you're new to the world of luxury watches, obtaining a watch's certificate of authenticity can help. With proof that it's an original piece, you can confidently sell the watch one day. If you don't have the original papers, authenticating the watch is particularly useful. What's more, it's also an opportunity to estimate the price of the watch, taking into account the condition of each individual part.
The worst nightmare of an online watch buyer is that his purchase turns out to be a counterfeit or a scam. In this case, he will lose his time and a large sum of money, and will have difficulty getting his money back without a certificate of counterfeit. If they can be reassured in some way that every part of the watch is genuine then they will be more likely to buy your watch. By assuring your buyer that the watch is real, they will be willing to make the purchase at a better price and negotiate less on the starting price.
3. You want to protect your assets
If you keep your watches at home and one day they are stolen, you can get reimbursed through your home insurance. However, it will be much easier for you to prove the current value of the watch by certifying it, especially as your Rolex may increase in value over the years.
Moreover, you can only claim on your home insurance in the event of theft from your home. To protect your watch against snatching, we offer theft & damage insurance of up to €10,000.
For your more expensive watches that you keep carefully in a safe deposit box at the bank, we can also come to you to authenticate them all.
Why have your watch authenticated with Watch Certificate?
You want to sell a rolex watch or you have just bought it ? You want to have a watch appraised to know its market value? Whatever your need, you can call on the Watch Certificate team to authenticate your watch.
Contrary to standard practice, we have set up a two-stage watch authentication process carried out by two independent professionals with complete objectivity. The first phase is carried out by one of our partner watchmakers. He examines the watch in minute detail on the basis of 53 checkpoints to certify the originality of each piece, assesses its general condition, estimates its value and takes HD photos. The next step is validation by a recognized and insured watchmaking expert.
A steel card will be given to you and will act as a certificate of authenticity. This is the Watch Certificate™. This attests to the current value of your watch on the market and certifies its authenticity. It will be useful when you want to sell your watch to reassure potential buyers especially if you do not have the original papers. In the event of theft at home or snatching, the Watch Certificate will enable you to assert your rights with the police, the manufacturer and the insurance company.
All the data on the watch is actually recorded on the Watch Certificate™ and a digital duplicate is stored in the Euthereum blockchain. The digital certificate is therefore forgery-proof and cannot be altered by anyone. Only the owner can access the watch's history. The Watch Certificate™ also allows you to benefit from constantly evolving high value-added services.
Order a Watch Certificate™ now to secure and enhance your luxury watch.
