How to tell whether a watch is in new, excellent, good or average condition.
Exceptions: none.
Excellent condition : Worn rarely, all original parts, in perfect condition.
Acceptable: A very few, fine and tiny scratches, slight marking of original bracelet.
Good condition : Worn well, perfect working order; crystal, case and winding crown cleaned and serviced regularly, bracelet with original clasp in good condition.
Acceptable: Small, barely visible scratches on case or metal bracelet requiring very slight polishing (or change if leather strap).
Average condition : Worn frequently, not well-maintained, not serviced during previous 5 years, service required, need to check water resistance, case requires complete polish, some work required on mechanism, leather strap replacement essential.
Acceptable: Numerous small-to-larger scratches visible, possible problem with mechanism, crystal scratched, poor anti-reflection finish, bracelet worn out.
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