If you can't take it to a JLC boutique or AD and you're not comfortable with the seller, walk away. The world's full of watches and quite a few by JLC.

Aug 01, 2021,21:59 PM
 

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How to authenticate a JLC timepiece when buying pre-owned?

 
 By: SamiAm : August 1st, 2021-21:11
Dear fellow Purists, I'm considering to purchase a pre-owned JLC from a private seller. Performing due diligence, what can I do to confirm the authenticity of the timepiece? Comes with box & warranty card. How do I determine if these aren't fabricated? Se... 

Like most people, I don't live near a boutique or have easy access to an AD

 
 By: cerulean : August 2nd, 2021-03:51
When you buy used, you're buying the seller as much as you're buying the watch. If the seller has no track record selling and/or you have any hesitation about it, move on. I would ask for a copy of the sales receipt and serial number, and ask if they will... 

JLC has a great website

 
 By: Blue face : August 2nd, 2021-04:09
Just go on the chat and ask them the best way to verify a JLC

Joining up the dots

 
 By: le_chef : August 2nd, 2021-20:05
I’m not sure that any JLC falls into the category of being worthwhile faking. With a few exceptions they’re not rare nor have prices gone sky-high vs brands like Patek or a Rolex ss models. If the seller has had the watched serviced by JLC they should be ... 

When you have the seller photograph the watch ask them to set the watch to a specific time that you choose.

 
 By: Costa (aka Connie) : August 3rd, 2021-11:09
This will show you that they have the watch in hand.