Buyer guide
Rolex Datejust Checks
Model cues, papers, and value notes in one clear file.
WATCH CHECKS
Verify Every Watch
Get watch authentication, written valuations, condition reports, and provenance notes in plain English before you buy, sell, or insure.
FROM THE JOURNAL
Featured Watch Files
Model cues, papers, and value notes in one clear file.
Dark card
Omega Seamaster Review
Service notes
Vintage Piece Report
01Valuation
Insurance Valuation File
Written value for cover, sale, or probate files.
02Report
Condition Report
A clear view of case, dial, strap, and movement state.
03Provenance
Provenance Check
Trace papers, dates, and service history before you act.
For insurers
Written Valuations
For insurers
Paper trail
Provenance Files
Paper trail
WATCH TOPICS
Short reads for buyers and sellers
What to check before you pay for a watch in the UK.
GUIDE
Buying Online
What to check before you pay for a watch in the UK.
TIPS
Serial Numbers
Where to look, what to match, and when to ask for help.
GUIDE
Service Papers
How recent work changes value and buyer trust.
TRENDS
Selling Safely
Simple steps that help when you list a watch.
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watch checks completed
client reviews
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client reviews
typical report time
48 hrs
typical report time
Community
Customer notes
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“The report was clear and saved me from a poor private buy.”
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Maya Patel
Private buyer, London
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“I sent the valuation to my insurer the same day, and the file was accepted at once.”
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Oliver Grant
Watch collector, Manchester
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“They picked up a mismatch in the case before I paid, which mattered.”
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Eleanor Shaw
Dealer, Bath
SPOTLIGHT FILES
More Notes Worth Reading
What to ask, what to match, and where private listings can go wrong.
Feature
Rolex Buying Notes
What to ask, what to match, and where private listings can go wrong.
0224
Omega Papers
How to read service sheets and warranty cards with care.
0325
Cartier Case Checks
Shape, finish, and marks that should fit the model.
Wide
Insurance Files
Clear notes for new cover, renewals, and claims.
0527
Vintage Red Flags
Signs that a dial, bezel, or crown may not fit.
0628
Sell With Proof
Simple files that help when you list a watch online.
0729
Post-Repair Review
A second look after service work or a parts swap.
0830
UK Collector Notes
Short reads for buyers, sellers, and family estates.
Journal
Latest notes from the journal
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Questions
Common Watch Questions
Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.
01What does Clock Trust check?+
We check authenticity, condition, papers, and provenance, then write a clear report you can use before you buy or sell.
02Do you give written valuations?+
Yes. We provide a written valuation for insurance, sale, probate, or private records, with notes that are easy to share.
03Can you help before an online purchase?+
Yes. Send the listing, photos, and any papers. We look for signs that do not match and flag key risks fast.
04Do you inspect vintage watches?+
Yes. We check age, parts, wear, and service history so you can judge a vintage piece with more care.
05Will you refer repairs?+
If a watch needs work, we can point you to the right repair path and note what to ask before you hand it over.
06Who uses Clock Trust?+
Buyers, sellers, collectors, and families use us when they need proof for a deal, a file, or an insurer.
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