Who is providing the authentication services?ĮBay has partnered with leading industry experts whose services and capabilities have been thoroughly vetted. The Authenticity Guarantee does not offer a warranty. If you have any questions about the functions or warranty of your watch, please refer to the seller’s description. Vintage and many used watches may require servicing by an experienced watchmaker to restore accurate timekeeping. The eBay authentication partner does not verify the timekeeping accuracy of your watch. Finally, a security tag will be attached to the watch.
Then they will perform a multi-point physical authentication inspection. What happens at the authenticator?Īfter the eBay authentication partner receives the watch, the authentication partner first confirms the item and collateral materials are consistent with the listing title, description, and images. Take care before undertaking any activity which might place shock on the watch. Mechanical watches are more delicate than other types of watches. Please consult a watchmaker before exposing your watch to water. Vintage timepieces and many used watches may not be water resistant to their original rating. Vintage watches which are verified as authentic by the third-party authentication partner may contain replacement parts that are not from the original manufacturer if the original manufacturer no longer makes that part. Are vintage watches eligible for Authenticity Guarantee?Ī vintage watch is eligible for the Authenticity Guarantee service, if all eligibility criteria are met. Boxes will not be eligible for Authenticity Guarantee. Listings that offer only local pickup or items shipped to P.O. However, items that ship to a buyer address outside the continental U.S. Items that are listed on from select sellers located in Japan, United Kingdom, and Germany for delivery to a buyer located within the US are eligible for Authenticity Guarantee provided that items comply with international import laws including CITES - check back for additional countries to be added. Only items purchased on are eligible for Authenticity Guarantee.
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Any item purchased using an offline payment method will not be eligible for Authenticity Guarantee.
Customized is defined as original brand parts that have been replaced with non-brand parts, or parts not original to the model or era, or components that are modified from the original design. Items specified as customized will not be authenticated. Smart watches, watch parts, and accessories are not eligible for authentication. In addition, Auction items in the wristwatch category that are expected to sell above $2,000.00 USD are also included in the service. What items are “eligible” for Authenticity Guarantee?Ĭurrently, watches listed in the primary category of wristwatches and sold for $2,000.00 USD or more are eligible for the Authenticity Guarantee service. Through the Authenticity Guarantee service, eBay covers the cost of authentication, as well as two-day, secure shipping from the third-party authenticator facility to the buyer. The authenticator will thoroughly inspect and verify your item’s authenticity before it is shipped to you safely via two-day shipping with a signature required paid for by eBay! Will I be charged a fee for Authenticity Guarantee? When you buy an eligible item, the seller sends the item directly to a third-party authenticator. It’s easy! Browse and shop eBay’s listings with the “Authenticity Guarantee” badge. Our third-party authenticators physically inspect all eligible items before they are shipped to the buyer.
What is Authenticity Guarantee for Watches?ĮBay’s Authenticity Guarantee is a service designed to help buyers shop with confidence.
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