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20 November 2008, 05:04 AM
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Rating the condition of a watch
Just curious if there is a general guideline on rating the condition of a watch. I know it's pretty subjective, but thought I'd ask. I have my watches listed for sale and don't want to mislead anyone, which is why I'm asking. Pictures can often be misleading as well.
What would you folks consider mint condition? Looking forward to your responses.
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20 November 2008, 05:07 AM
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Expect some interesting responses here Peter.
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20 November 2008, 05:10 AM
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 - clean, unblemished dial. - case and bracelet with hardly any scratches, in fact no scratches would be better. - bracelet without any stretch. - movement in perfect working order - recently serviced if the watch is very old. - a great price!! JJ
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20 November 2008, 05:11 AM
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It's funny, you will see watches from 1960's that have been worn for most of their lives listed in "mint" condition! To me mint is defined as 100% all original, no dings, scratches on the case or bracelet....almost like the watch has never been worn!
~Scott
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20 November 2008, 05:18 AM
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I think that you need to go to the origin of the word "mint" as it applies to collectibles..
I believe it started in the coin community, and "mint" meant exactly that....the way it came when freshly minted.... Anything less just isn't mint...it is something less; however, there is no absolute agreement here.. There is a guide about grading watches around someplace...  Here is what Antiquorium has to say: Watch Grading And another more simple one: Simple Watch Grading ...................... 
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20 November 2008, 05:24 AM
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Timezone has a good rating system you could look up.
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20 November 2008, 05:59 AM
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thanks everyone for the responses so far. I went to timezone, but didn't see anything which is why I asked.
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