Expert guides
Comprehensive guides and expert knowledge for watch enthusiasts. From care to authentication.
Our expert guides are your comprehensive advisor for buying, caring for and investing in luxury watches. Trading pre-owned luxury watches since 2018, we share our knowledge so you can make informed decisions.
Whether you want to buy your first Rolex, are looking for authentication tips or want to understand which watches have the best investment potential – our guides cover all aspects. From technical details about movements to materials and workmanship to market trends and value appreciation: We explain complex topics in an understandable and practical way.
Particularly valuable: Our buying advice is based on real market experience. We show you what to look for when buying pre-owned luxury watches, how to recognize fakes, which references are particularly stable in value and how to optimally care for your watch. Each guide is written by experts and enriched with practical examples and insider tips.
For collectors, we offer in-depth guides on specific brands, model histories and technical complications. Learn the differences between various Rolex references, understand the complexity of Patek Philippe Grand Complications or discover why certain vintage watches are now worth many times their original price.
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How to spot a fake luxury watch, the cross-brand guide
Ten universal authenticity checks for any luxury watch, plus brand-specific notes on Rolex, Patek, AP and Cartier, from the workshop of a Munich atelier.
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How to buy a luxury watch without later regret
A luxury watch is a decision that lasts for years. How to sort purpose, brand and model, what really counts in inspection, and when it is worth buying from a maison rather than a platform. Step by step.
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Luxury watch as an investment, what collectors and investors should know
Which luxury watches gain value over the years, which do not, and why the 2021 hype logic no longer applies. A sober assessment from the atelier, with models, risks and notes on tax and insurance.
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Box and papers, how important are they really
Original box, warranty card, service receipts. We show how much they actually add to market value, how to recognise authentic papers, and when a watch remains a good piece even without original documentation.
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