Acquiring
How buying a rare watch privately works
Why the most significant pieces change hands privately, and what a private purchase looks like from first enquiry to insured delivery.
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Notes for the collector.
Collecting
Box, papers and 'full set': what completeness really means
The vocabulary of completeness, and why originality can matter as much as the watch itself for the most sought-after references.
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Expertise
Authenticating a modern grail: what a specialist looks for
A sound conclusion rests on many small observations. Here is what a specialist examines when inspecting a serious piece in the hand.
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Private acquisition
Finding the watch that is not listed
Some watches are hard to find, not because of their price but because their owners are not selling. How a private search works.
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