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Private 1:1 session · On site or online · Watches · Beginner
Real or Fake? – Watch Authentication Basics
Learn the fundamental methods used to assess the authenticity and plausibility of luxury watches and discover common warning signs of counterfeit and modified watches.
Approx. 4 hours Zürich DE · ENCHF 490
Modern counterfeit watches are becoming increasingly sophisticated and can sometimes be difficult for non-professionals to distinguish from genuine pieces.
This course explains how professional dealers approach an initial inspection and which areas of a watch require particular attention.
You will also learn about the limitations of visual authentication and when additional professional examination is necessary.
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
- Authentication fundamentals
- Reference and serial numbers
- Cases and engravings
- Dials and typography
- Hands and indexes
- Date displays and magnification
- Bracelets and clasps
- Movements and calibres
- Weight and materials
- Boxes and documents
- Aftermarket components
- Frankenwatches
- Superclones
- Manipulated serial numbers
- Typical warning signs
- Limitations of authentication
Included
- Practical examples
- Comparison of different components
- Authentication checklist
- Course materials
- PREDELUXE Certificate
Who it is for
Watch collectors, buyers, sellers and dealers with a basic knowledge of luxury watches.
Dates
Dates on request