The Time Hunter Protocol
A professional protocol for luxury watch authentication, fraud prevention & buying intelligence.
High-grade replicas (the so-called “super clones”) now fool even trained eyes: ceramic bezels, cloned movements, flawless laser engravings. This operational guide hands you the exact checking method our specialists use before every purchase — point by point, photo by photo.
What you take home
In short
30 macro comparison shots: original vs high-grade replica
Printable visual checklist to bring to any deal
The 12 details counterfeiters almost always get wrong
Models covered: Rolex Submariner, Daytona, GMT · Patek Nautilus · AP Royal Oak
What's inside
Chapter by chapter
Weight & materials
How 904L steel and gold density give away a replica in seconds.
The dial under magnification
Printing, indices, lume, UV glow: what to look for at 10x.
Bezel & crystal
Alignment, bezel clicks, Cyclops lens and the reflection test.
The movement
Rotor, Geneva finishing, balance frequency: the definitive proof.
Serials, engravings & papers
How to verify serial, rehaut and warranty — and when the paperwork is faker than the watch.
The safe-purchase protocol
Escrow, meetups, payments: how to close the deal risk-free.
Preview
A look inside
Written for those who can't get it wrong
- First-time buyers in the pre-owned market
- Collectors buying privately or at auction
- Anyone gifted or inheriting a watch who wants certainty
- Dealers who want a repeatable verification method
Social proof
From those who already chose us
“I dodged a €9,000 “Submariner” that looked perfect. The movement chapter saved me.”
FAQ
The questions we always get
One buying mistake costs far more than this guide.
€59.00 · instant download after payment, always available in your account.