Grading System for Timepieces
We strive to carefully inspect and select the best possible condition for each timepiece we sell.
Please review our descriptive of the Grading System that is based on a 100-point rating scale. The photos for each watch listed for sale are posts large so details can been seen clearly. Contact us by email with your questions before buying. Thank you.
NIB 100/100- New in Box Condition/Dealer New-Old-Stock
Watch Condition NEW, Unsized. Handling/Shop worn condition at most. Complete box, manual, with warranty card that is often still be valid.
LIKE NEW 90-99/100- Pre-owned
Watch has been worn, in LIKE NEW condition, very minimal to no signs of wear, complete box, manual, with warranty card that may still be valid.
MINT 80-89/100 - Pre-owned
Watch has been worn, with minor signs of wear, complete box, manual, warranty card may be included but expired, unless noted.
EXCELLENT 70-79/100 - Pre-owned
Watch has been worn with regular use- signs of wear, complete box, manual, warranty card may be included but expired, unless noted.
VERY GOOD 60-69/100 Pre-owned
Watch has been worn regularly and may show minor swirl marks, and regular signs of wear. May include box, manual, warranty expired unless noted.
GOOD 50-59/100 - Pre-owned
Watch has been worn with clear signs of wear, scratches or tick marks. May include box, manual, warranty is often expired or missing unless noted.
FAIR - Below 50 - Pre-owned
Used, with heavy signs of wear and dents, or scratches. “Zero’ packaging. In general we do not sell FAIR Condition.