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Watch Grading
All our watches are carefully graded by percentages, according to the criteria shown below.
 
100% Pristine Mint (G-10)
  • Absolutely factory new.
  • Sealed in box.

99% Mint Plus (G-9)

  • Still in factory box.

97% Mint (G-8)

  • Same as factory new but with very little use.
  • NO faint scratches and NO trace of a screwdriver mark.
  • Original in every way, used briefly and then stored away.

93% Near Mint (G-7)

  • Completely original in every way.
  • Faint marks can only be seen with a Loupe.

87% Extra Fine (G-6)

  • May or may not have in factory box.
  • Looks as though watch has been used very little.
  • Original case hands, dial and movement.
  • If watch has been repaired, all original replacement parts have been used.
  • Faint hairline scratches on the case are evident but hard to detect with the naked eye.
  • NO dents and NO hairline are detectable on the dial.

80% Fine (G-5)

  • May have new hands and new crystal but has the original case.
  • Faint hairlines on dial but NO chips on the dial.
  • NO large scratches and no ‘brassing’ on the case.
  • May have slight stain on movement but the movement must be sharp with only minor scratches on it.

75% Average – Good (G4)

  • Original case, dial and movement.
  • Movement may have had a part replaced but the replacement was near to original.
  • No brass showing through on Gold-filled case.
  • No rust or chips on the dial but it may have hairlines that are hard to detect.
  • Marks on the case are hard to see but are visible without a Loupe.

60% Fair (G-3)

  • Hairlines on dial and small chips.
  • Slight amount of brass can be seen through worn spots on a gold-filled case.
  • Rust marks on movement
  • A small dent in the case.
  • Wear on case, dial and movement.
  • Well used.
  • May not have original dial or case.

30% Poor (G-2)

  • Watch not working
  • Needs new Dial
  • Case well worn with many dents.
  • Hands may have gone.
  • Replacement crystal may be needed.

15% Scrap

  • Movement not working.
  • Bad dial
  • Rusty movement
  • Some parts not original.
  • No crystal or hands
  • Good for parts only.