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Private 1:1 session · On site or online · Watches · Beginner
How to Read a Watch – Understanding a Luxury Watch
Learn how to systematically examine and assess a luxury watch – from its case, dial and movement to reference, condition, accessories and service history.
Approx. 4 hours Zürich DE · ENCHF 390
A watch can reveal a great deal about its history – if you know what to look for.
In this practical course, you will learn a structured approach to analysing a pre-owned luxury watch.
We examine cases, dials, hands, crystals, crowns, bracelets, clasps and other components and explain which details should be considered during a professional assessment.
How your course works
- 01
Book & pay
After payment, your online course is unlocked in your PREDELUXE account – for 6 months.
- 02
Self-study
Work through the lessons at your own pace and check your knowledge with quiz questions and a final check. This is how you prepare for the live call.
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Live call & live course
In the live course we deepen what you have learned. Above all, you can ask all your questions in detail and work through them together with the course instructor.
Contents
- Systematic watch analysis
- Assessing the case
- Polishing and case geometry
- Dial and hands
- Crystal and bezel
- Crown and pushers
- Bracelet and clasp
- Reference and serial numbers
- Engravings and hallmarks
- Movement and movement condition
- Service history
- Originality of components
- Accessories and completeness
- Overall condition assessment
- Documenting a watch
Included
- Practical exercises with different watches
- Watch inspection checklist
- Course materials
- PREDELUXE Certificate
- Q&A session
Who it is for
Collectors, buyers, sellers and anyone who wants to become more confident when assessing pre-owned luxury watches.
Dates
Dates on request