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Authentication Guide

Original, Refinished or Service Replacement: Reading a Dial Honestly

The dial carries most of a vintage watch's value. Learning to distinguish an untouched original from a refinished or factory-service dial is the single most important authentication skill.

April 27, 202610 min read

Extreme macro of vintage watch hands and central pinion

Authentication Guide

Authenticating Hands and Pinions: The Small Details That Confirm Originality

Original hands with matching lume and correct pinion diameters are among the most under-examined authentication signals. Replacement hands are common, and they materially affect value.

July 5, 20268 min read