Glossary

Franken-Watch

A watch assembled from parts sourced from more than one original watch, typically to pass off a composite as a complete original example.

Why it matters for authentication

A franken-watch might contain a genuine case, a genuine movement, and a genuine dial that were never originally paired together, which is exactly why authenticators cross-check case, movement, and dial details against each other rather than certifying each part in isolation. Individually genuine parts do not make the assembled watch what it's being sold as.

Related terms

Case NumberMovement NumberRedialService Dial

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