Authentication
Independent Watch Authentication
Atlas & Crown provides a structured authentication process designed to verify authenticity, document condition, research provenance, and protect the long-term value of exceptional timepieces.
Authentication Process
Every Timepiece Follows the Same Standard
STEP 01
Submission
Submit your watch details, photographs, documentation, and service history for preliminary review.
STEP 02
Preliminary Review
Our specialists evaluate the information provided to determine eligibility for authentication.
STEP 03
Secure Intake
Upon arrival, every timepiece is photographed, documented, and entered into our secure chain of custody.
STEP 04
Physical Authentication
The watch is examined inside and out, including the case, dial, movement, bracelet, and all major components.
STEP 05
Condition Report
A detailed assessment records originality, wear, service components, and overall condition.
STEP 06
Provenance Research
Supporting documentation, service history, and ownership records are reviewed whenever available.
STEP 07
Certification
Our findings are reviewed before issuing an Atlas & Crown Authentication Certificate.
STEP 08
Digital Registry
Each completed authentication receives a unique certificate number and secure registry record.
What You Receive
More Than an Opinion
Our Standards
Every Authentication Follows the Same Standard
Atlas & Crown was founded on the principle that authentication should be consistent, transparent, and evidence-based. Every timepiece is evaluated using the same documented methodology, regardless of brand, rarity, or value.
Independent
Every authentication is performed independently and without marketplace influence or conflicts of interest.
Documented
Each conclusion is supported by written observations, high-resolution photography, and recorded inspection findings.
Repeatable
Every timepiece follows the same documented authentication methodology to ensure consistency across all evaluations.
Transparent
Authentication reports clearly distinguish original components, service replacements, and inconclusive findings.
Begin Authentication
Ready to Authenticate Your Timepiece?
Start with a preliminary submission. Our team will review the details and guide you through the next steps.
Start Authentication