Glossary

Signed Parts

Components, such as a crown or clasp, stamped or engraved with the watch brand's name or logo, indicating they were made by or for that brand.

Why it matters for authentication

A signed part carries the brand's own markings, but a signed part can still have come from a different watch than the one it's currently fitted to, so signing alone doesn't confirm a part belongs with a specific case or movement. Signed parts get compared for era and reference correctness, not just checked for brand authenticity.

Related terms

Generic PartsAftermarket Parts

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