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Watch Condition Scale
Every watch is carefully inspected and assigned a condition grade based on its overall visible cosmetic condition. Below are visual examples for each grade, from Brand New through Vintage Wear.
Visual grading guide
Condition examples
These examples illustrate the level of wear, preservation, and overall presentation associated with each score in the Assay Watch Condition Scale.
10/10 — Brand New
10/10 — Brand New
- untouched
- no visible wear
- flawless overall
9.75/10 — Unworn
9.75/10 — Unworn
- opened only
- lightly handled
- no real wear
9.5/10 — Like New
9.5/10 — Like New
- faint hairlines
- near-pristine
- exceptional overall
9/10 — Excellent
9/10 — Excellent
- light hairlines
- minimal wear
- well-preserved
8.5/10 — Very Good–Excellent
8.5/10 — Very Good–Excellent
- one minor flaw
- light bracelet wear
- strong overall
8/10 — Good–Very Good
8/10 — Good–Very Good
- 1–2 minor defects
- visible scratches
- lightly worn overall
7.5/10 — Good
7.5/10 — Good
- shows its age
- regular wear
- presentable overall
7/10 — Worn
7/10 — Worn
- clear wear visible
- scratches and scuffs
- age throughout
Vintage Wear
Vintage Wear
- heavy visible wear
- age and patina
- substantial use
Important Note
The condition grade primarily reflects the watch’s visible cosmetic condition. Mechanical condition, service history, originality, polishing, replacement components, and other relevant details will be disclosed separately when known.
Condition grading is inherently subjective. Customers should review the complete product description and photographs when evaluating a watch.