Watch knowledge for better decisions.

Understand scope, methods, exclusions and guarantees before relying on a watch authentication opinion.

Choose traceable payment, platform protection and written terms while avoiding irreversible pressure tactics.

Plan for tax, customs, warranty, returns, currency and shipping before an international watch purchase.

Pack, document, insure and track a watch shipment while protecting the item and personal information.

Compare coverage limits, exclusions, valuation, travel terms and claim evidence before insuring a watch.

Understand appraisal purposes, qualified valuers and the difference between value estimates and authentication.

Understand ageing tritium paint and sealed tritium tubes without confusing them with modern photoluminescent material.

Recognise the possibility of radium lume in older watches and avoid unsafe opening, scraping or repair.