Is second-hand luxury a safe purchase?

It is when the seller authenticates every piece, photographs the actual item and publishes a condition report. Those three points are the practical test.

Buying and authentication guides

Practical, reference-level guides written by our authenticators: how to read a serial number, compare materials, choose between sizes, and avoid the most common counterfeit traps.

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Before you buy

Check the seller's authentication process, ask for photographs of the actual piece (never catalogue images), and confirm what the price includes: box, dust bag where relevant, receipts, and any service history for watches.

Our own process

We combine machine analysis with manual expert review, and publish a condition report on every listing. Any piece proven inauthentic is refunded in full.

Frequently asked questions

Is second-hand luxury a safe purchase?: It is when the seller authenticates every piece, photographs the actual item and publishes a condition report. Those three points are the practical test.