Pre-Owned Watch Certification Process

Learn how watches are examined and thoroughly reviewed before joining our esteemed collection of luxurious watches

Every TKV-purchased pre-owned watch is meticulously inspected before being carefully refurbished at our Expert Watchmaker Center using only original factory parts. You're receiving a high-end timepiece when you buy a TKV Certified Pre-Owned timepiece.

When a comprehensive movement servicing and overhaul is required, the watch's movement is disassembled and inspected piece by piece before being cleaned, oiled, and reassembled. Only original manufacturer components are used to repair worn or broken parts. Expert cleaning and polishing, water pressure and magnetization testing, and strap replacement are all part of the restoration procedure.

To become a Timekeepersvault Certified, you must first complete the following steps.

Technical Functions

Alignment of All Hands
Date Change between -5 and +5 Minutes of According to Caliber’s Characteristics
Rapid Date Function
Chronograph’s Function, Start and Stop
Test Pushers
Chronograph Drift (Hour Counter)
Chronograph’s Function Minute Recorder’s Jump
Shaking Movement of Second and/or Chronograph Hand
Rest of All Hands
Screwing and Unscrewing of Crown
Oscillating Weight’s Freedom
Caseback Closing Torque
Movement Screws
Bezel Rotation
Examine Bezel Screws
Clasp Adjustments

Appearance

Cleanliness of Case and Bracelet
Polishing Quality
Plating of Crown and Pushers
No Dust on Crystal
Gaskets in Correct Position
Examination of Dial
Cleanliness of Crystal and Flange
Luminescent Points on Dial and Hands
Cleanliness and Conformity of Hands
Dial Centered

Diagnostic Testing

Water Resistance Check
Timing Analysis
Mechanical Watch Demagnetization
Automatic Cyclo Test

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Testimonials

My vintage timepiece came with its very own certifcation, I'm very pleased with their presentation.
22 June, 2020
Roy G. (TKV Website)

Checked out with flying colors with my local jeweler. 100% Authentic Rolex. It is gorgeous in person and I wear it every day. Thank You Timekeepers Vault!
14 May, 2021
Rosemary (Ebay)

Great experience dealing with John and his team at Time Keepers Vault. Communication was clear and fast. Item delivered on time, as promised. Will buy from them again!
29 Jun, 2020
Joe D. (Chrono24)

make sure to message us about watches that are sold out - we restock frequently

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