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THERE’S PEACE OF MIND IN CERTAINTY

        It is important to be certain that the watch you own is what it is represented to be. For this reason, Aaron Faber offers an authentication service for watch buyers and collectors. In the age of the internet and CAD-CAM, and with a great deal of misinformation in the marketplace, it is often difficult to be certain of provenance and authenticity.

        Aaron Faber makes use of its global network of experts, developed over 35 years in business, to reach out to manufacturers, historians, and collectors to retrieve documentation, archival papers and expert opinions to authenticate collectible watches.

        We look for many points of identification when inspecting a watch for authenticity. With new watches, for example, which are the most replicated and counterfeited of all timepieces, we look for identifying hallmarks, serial numbers, engravings, holograms and movements to confirm that it is from the manufacturer. Is the dial of a vintage watch original to the watch, is it refreshed or is it completely redone? This is one of the most common changes in watches, and affects the value. Has the movement been altered in any way? Is the crystal correct for the period and style? Are there documents available to support the provenance of the watch? We are able to answer these questions, with the help of our network of experts and manufacturers.

        We authenticate privately owned watches, third party internet purchases as well as collections for estate planning or auction.