Watch Condition Rating Scale

Due to the nature of pre-owned watches, all of the watches we sell at Signature Watches are labeled with a specific condition rating so you know exactly what you are buying when shopping with us.

Condition Description
Unworn Never worn. The watch is in perfect condition. The watch comes with (if applicable) protective pieces or plastic coverings. The watch may/may not come with original box, papers, and accessories. The watch is in working order. The watch keeps very good time; no servicing required. 100% original factory-made parts.
Mint The watch is "like new", looks unworn, and is in perfect condition—as close to new as possible. The watch does not come with (if applicable) protective pieces or plastic coverings. The watch may/may not come with original box, papers, and accessories. The watch is in working order. The watch keeps very good time; no servicing required. 100% original factory-made parts.
Excellent The watch shows signs of minimal wear. Signs of slight scratching but no dings or nicks. The watch does not come with (if applicable) protective pieces or plastic coverings. The watch may/may not come with original box, papers, and accessories. The watch is in working order. The watch keeps very good time. 
Very Good The watch shows signs of normal wear visible to the naked eye. Surface scratches are visible but no dings or nicks. Bracelet may have some minimal stretching. The watch may/may not come with original box, papers, and accessories. The watch is in working order. The watch keeps good time with some deviation.
Good The watch shows signs of obvious wear visible to the naked eye. The watch may have deep scratches, dings, nicks, and moderate bracelet stretching. The watch may/may not come with original box, papers, and accessories. The watch is in working order. 
Fair The watch shows signs of heavy wear visible to the naked eye. The watch may have deep scratches, dings, nicks, discoloration, and severe bracelet stretching. The watch may/may not come with original box, papers, and accessories. The watch is in working order. The watch likely needs servicing and likely has replacement parts. 
Poor The watch shows signs of very heavy wear and/or significant damage. The watch may have severe scratching, dents, and broken parts. There may be rusting, discoloration, and flaking. The watch will require major work and it has missing parts. The watch may/may not come with original box, papers, and accessories. Extensive servicing, repair, and maintenance required.  A watch in “Poor Condition” is best used for parts or a long-term restoration project.