Watch Authentication Service
Independent watch authentication service in London. Verify Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and other luxury watches before purchase or insurance.
Independent Rolex and Luxury Watch Authenticationtner for Over 35 Years
Buying a pre-owned Rolex, Patek Philippe or Audemars Piguet privately or from an unknown source carries real risk. Sophisticated counterfeits and franken-watches — genuine cases with non-original movements or dials — are increasingly common in the secondary market.
Our independent watch authentication service gives you peace of mind before you buy, sell, insure or pass on a piece. Every watch is examined by qualified specialists with decades of experience across the major luxury brands. You receive a clear, written authentication report.
What We Check
Every authentication covers the full watch, inside and out.
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Case, dial, hands, bezel and crown — original specification verification
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Movement inspection where service-suitable
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Serial number and reference number verification
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Hallmark and engraving authentication
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Bracelet and clasp verification
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Documentation and box verification where supplied
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Identification of replaced or non-original parts (franken-watch detection)
When to Use Watch Authentication
Authentication is recommended whenever you're buying privately, buying from a non-specialist dealer, inheriting a piece without provenance, or insuring a watch you've owned for many years without documentation. It's also commonly required for high-value private sales and probate.
Authentication is a separate service to valuation. We recommend authentication first if there's any doubt about provenance, then valuation once the piece is verified.
Frequently asked questions
Contact us for current pricing. Fees depend on the brand and complexity of verification.
Most authentications are completed within one to two working days for in-office assessments.
Helpful but not essential. Authentication can be carried out on the watch alone.
Yes. Vintage Rolex authentication is one of our most requested services.