Only WatchFacts® Certifications and Reports offer a WatchFacts® Score, our patent pending tool that enables you to quickly and easily understand the overall condition of a watch and compare it to other watches. The Score is not an appraisal, but a measurement of a watch's current condition thereby lowering the risk of buying a watch with undetected problems or overpaying for a watch that is of inferior quality to its peer group.

Think of the WatchFacts® Score as a rating summarizing the above factors into one average grade or score. This will quickly allow you to determine if the price paid for a watch is fair based on the condition.

The scoring process is objective and uses an algorithm to provide a value for each category by comparing the observed watch to the condition of a pristine watch. Each category, which has a unique weighting on the final score, has a range of 0 to 10 with points awarded for performance. See the example below:

In this example, Watch A has a higher score than Watch B. If you look at the categories, you will notice that Watch A is in great condition with signs of moderate external wear and a minor external addition, e.g., non-original band or clasp. Watch B, however, has a weak service history, shows signs of heavy external wear and is in need for service. Note, some watch features may not work. As a result, Watch B should sell for a discount to Watch A because the buyer will have to have Watch B repaired.

WatchFacts® Reports are highly valued by thousands of pre-owned buyers. The reports allow sellers such as private individuals, auction centers, and retailers to differentiate their watches and ensure they are bringing their customers the very best watches available. The report also allows buyers to be more knowledgeable and selective in their decision making process.

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The overall Score combined with each category Score, is meant to give you a good indication of the condition of your modern or vintage watch. The Score alone is not intended to reveal all the important facts; therefore the reader should consider the written commentary that accompanies each rating as another source of information regarding the watch's overall condition.

Here then is a general guide to interpreting the numerical ratings:

96-100 is equivalent to a condition rating of Five Stars () and is given only for an outstanding or exceptionally cared for watch. Watches in this range should command the best prices.

90-95 is equivalent to a condition rating of Four Stars () and is given only for watches in outstanding condition. These are terrific watches and should command very great prices relative to their peer group.

There is a big difference between a 90 and 99, but both are top marks. The commentary will allow you to distinguish and make an informed decision.

80-89 is equivalent to a condition rating of Three Stars () and such a watch, particularly in the 85-89 range, is very, very good. A watch in the 80 - 84 range is barely above average. Many watches that fall into this category often are great values as well.

70-79 is equivalent to a condition rating of Two Stars (). Watches that receive scores between 75 and 79 are generally in decent condition and have observable flaws. Current or future owners should expect to have the watch serviced to continue to enjoy the watch. Look at the fine details so that you know what you are buying.

60-69 equivalent to a condition rating of One Star (). For a watch, it is a sign of extreme or poor care, inferior condition and possibly some major repair issues / inauthentic parts. We always recommend an inspection, but in situations where the score falls significantly below this bar, the buyer should be particularly mindful of the report details and deviations.