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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOURS 2023/24
We close on Friday 22nd December 2023 at 5.00pm and we will re-open Tuesday 2nd January 2024, inclusive.
All watch orders placed on-line between the 23rd Dec 2023 - 2nd January 2024 will be dealt with on our return, thank you.
We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Understanding
Watch Specifications
Understanding watch specifications is extremely important when investing in a luxury watch. Specifications outline various information for the buyer, including the condition of the watch, the specific model information and much more. Take a look below to find out what each specification means:
Gender
The gender of the watch usually related to whether the watch was part of a men’s collection or the ladies collection. You often find that mens watch straps are thicker and the diameter of the watch face is larger than a woman’s. However, when a watch is specified as mens that is purely based on which gender it was originally designed for, a lot of women today are wearing larger and sports watches originally designed for men.
REF
The reference number is often an internal code which allows retailers to keep a check on their stock. Customers can also use this reference number to enquire about the particular watch.
Warranty
The warranty details will outline whether the watch is still under the manufacturer’s warranty or whether the retailer offers their own warranty.
Age
The age of the watch relates to the year the watch was manufactured and released from production.
Model
No
The model number relates specifically to the manufacturer’s code. Each brand, such as Rolex will produce particular models and use their own unique model number.
Box
When a watch details ‘box’ in the specification, this relates to whether the watch comes with its original box/casing.
Papers
The papers specification relates to whether the watch comes with its original manufacturer papers, i.e. certificate of authenticity, original warranty card/paperwork.
diameter
The diameter of the watch should relate to the diameter of the watch face. The diameter of a watch should be from the case edge at 9 o’clock to the case edge at 3 o’clock not including the crown.
Brand
The brand of the watch is the brand/manufacturer of the watch. For example, Rolex, Omega, Breitling and so on.
Condition
The condition of the watch illustrates and outlines the category in which the watch falls under. Unworn, Mint, Fine, Good. Those are the condition labels we use at watches.co.uk.Unworn is as it says, possibly with manufacturers stickers still intact.Mint, worn a few times with not discernible marks or blemishesFine, maybe some light marks of the case, bezel or bracelet/clasp (also used for unpolished vintage pieces).
RRP
The RRP is the recommended retail price, which will have been set by the original brand and manufacturers.
When buying a luxury watch, it important that you check all of the watch’s specifications, you should only buy a NEW watch from an authorised high street retailer.
When buying a watch, always ask for the official brands warranty cards or paperwork, these should be completed with the serial numbers, the watch reference and the retailers full name and official address.