How we authenticate
How we check every watch.
Six steps, by hand, before a watch is listed. Authenticity guaranteed.
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STOCK 2638 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Gulf Special Edition CAZ101AT.BA0842 Step 1 of 6
Physical inspection
Examined in hand under magnification: case, lugs, crown, caseback.
In the listing The case, described.
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STOCK 2638 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Gulf Special Edition CAZ101AT.BA0842 Step 2 of 6
Dial and hands
Checked under a loupe for printing, fonts, lacquer and originality.
In the listing The dial, described.
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STOCK 2644 TAG Heuer Autavia Automatic COSC WBE5116.EB0173 Step 3 of 6
Movement
Caseback opened where possible, calibre matched to the model.
In the listing The movement, described.
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STOCK 2644 TAG Heuer Autavia Automatic COSC WBE5116.EB0173 Step 4 of 6
Reference
Cross-checked against catalogues, collector databases and known-good examples.
In the listing The reference, in the watch’s name.
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STOCK 2638 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Gulf Special Edition CAZ101AT.BA0842 Step 5 of 6
Condition grading
“NOS means unworn with no case wear.” Every flaw is described.
In the listing Every flaw, described.
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Step 6 of 6
Documentation
Every listing describes case, dial, movement, clasp and what is included.
In the listing Case, dial, movement, clasp and what is included.
Authenticity guaranteed.
What the six steps come down to.
Authenticity guaranteed
Every watch is checked by hand before it is listed.
14-day returns
If a watch doesn’t match its description, we make it right.
A question about a watch? Ask before you buy.
We answer every question personally, before and after the sale.