Our 10-Step Grading Process
Our in-house professional watchmakers inspect every watch consigned to us with a 10-step process and grade them based on three categories: the watch's case & bracelet, dial & hands, and its movement.
How does grading work?
Our watchmakers grade the cosmetic appearance and condition of the watch's case & bracelet, dial & hands, and movement.
We use a Witschi Chronoscope X-1 timing machine to test the timing performance of our watches in the industry standard of all 5 positions. This does not influence the Wristcheck Grade, but we make it standard practice.
The Wristcheck Grade is calculated as a weighted average across the three categories above, detailed in each watch's unique Condition Report. The report includes condition notes that reflect every detail we observe during the grading process – including if the watch has been polished, and by whom.
Setting The Gold Standard
Just like asking for a car’s mileage, knowing a watch’s timing performance – or how accurate it is at keeping time – is essential when buying one. We use a state-of-the-art Witschi Chronoscope X-1 to test our watches in all five positions as per industry standard, for a crystal-clear assessment of the general health of a watch. We're committed to setting the bar high and giving you total transparency.
Transparent and Accessible for All
You have full access to our watches' detailed Condition Reports for an in-depth view of their condition. No hidden surprises here.
