Horology glossaryDefined term / hang-tag
Hang Tag
A small tag attached to a watch at retail, typically listing the reference and price.
Authentication note
Why this detail matters.
A retail hang tag on a new watch typically lists the reference and price and is usually discarded after purchase, so its presence isn't an authentication signal for a used watch. What matters is whether the tag's printed reference matches the watch's own markings; a mismatched or altered tag is a documentation inconsistency worth investigating alongside the watch itself.