鑑定 · Authentication

Forty points.
Zero doubt.

Every piece sold by Tokyo Vault is physically inspected in our Tokyo atelier before it is ever listed. If a single point fails, the piece is rejected — no exceptions.

312
Pieces authenticated
40
Inspection points
0
Counterfeits shipped — ever
14
Day return window

The process

Four disciplines, one verdict

外

Exterior — 12 points

Case geometry, bevels and lug holes, bracelet stretch, clasp engravings, crystal etching (laser-etched crown), crown action, bezel alignment and click count.

機

Movement — 10 points

Caseback opened by a watchmaker: calibre markings, rotor finishing, balance frequency on timegrapher, amplitude, power reserve test over 24 hours.

書

Provenance — 9 points

Serial cross-checked against reference and year, warranty card verification, dealer stamps, stolen-goods database check, Japanese import history where applicable.

革

Leather & hardware — 9 points

For bags: stitching count per inch, heat stamps, date codes, hardware weight and plating, zipper provenance, lining material under magnification.

Your guarantee

Every piece ships with this certificate

Tokyo Vault · Certificate of Authenticity
鑑定証明書
Piece
Rolex Submariner Date
Reference
126610LN
Serial
7Y2•••••
Inspection date
June 12, 2026
Points passed
40 / 40
Certificate №
TV-2026-0312
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Authenticity guaranteed for the lifetime of the piece. Full refund, including shipping both ways, if ever proven otherwise.

Licensed in Japan

A licensed Japanese secondhand dealer

Trading in pre-owned goods in Japan requires a government-issued secondhand dealer license (古物商許可), granted by the Public Safety Commission. Tokyo Vault operates under this license — the same legal framework that governs Japan's most established dealers.

古物商許可 · Tokyo Public Safety Commission · License № 30XXXXXXXXXX

Questions collectors ask

Who performs the inspections?
Watches are inspected by an independent, WOSTEP-trained watchmaker in Tokyo. Leather goods are verified by a specialist with over a decade in the Japanese secondhand luxury trade.
Can I see the inspection report before buying?
Yes. Ask for the full 40-point report on any listed piece and we will send it with macro photographs within 24 hours.
What happens if a piece is ever proven inauthentic?
Full refund of the purchase price plus shipping in both directions, for the lifetime of the piece — not just a return window.
Why buy from Japan?
The Japanese secondhand market is famous for the condition of its pieces and the honesty of its grading culture. Dealers are licensed and every acquisition is traceable under Japanese law.