Watch houses: define the watch before the mandate.
A maker name is only the start of a brief. Maison Montres reviews the exact watch, intended decision, evidence available, inspection access and specialist capability before confirming whether work can be accepted.
This page is not an inventory, approved-brand guarantee or statement of manufacturer access. Any sourcing, sale, authentication or collection work has a separate written scope.
The evidence route changes by maker and period.
| Watch context | Questions to resolve | Possible evidence path |
|---|---|---|
| Current manufacturer with an official service route | Exact reference, current configuration, service history and recipient requirements. | Manufacturer records or service process where available, plus a defined physical review. |
| Independent or limited-production maker | Maker-issued records, delivery history, service access, component changes and suitable specialist capacity. | Current maker guidance, supplied records and specialist work accepted by the intended recipient. |
| Vintage, historic or discontinued watch | Production-period fit, archive evidence, condition, restoration, provenance gaps and catalogue claims. | Primary archives where available, physical examination and source-labelled research. |
The same house can require different work for a modern watch, an early reference and a heavily serviced example. Do not reuse a generic checklist as a conclusion.
Names help route a brief; they do not prove coverage or access.
Enquiries may concern established manufacturers such as A. Lange & Söhne, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Rolex and Vacheron Constantin; contemporary houses such as Akrivia, De Bethune, F.P. Journe, Greubel Forsey, Grönefeld, H. Moser & Cie., MB&F and Richard Mille; or smaller and historic makers.
Inclusion here does not mean that Maison Montres is an authorised dealer, maintains inventory, has a manufacturer relationship, can obtain an allocation or will accept every brief. Capability and conflicts must be checked for the exact request.
Current site guides provide narrower decision support for selling a Rolex, selling a Patek Philippe, assessing a Nautilus, selling an Audemars Piguet and assessing a Royal Oak.
Open the guide for the exact maker brief.
These pages organise the initial questions for a defined watch search. A link does not state that a watch is available, that an allocation or private source exists, or that an enquiry will be accepted.
- F.P. Journe sourcing guide
- Richard Mille sourcing guide
- Jacob & Co. sourcing guide
- MB&F sourcing guide
- Akrivia sourcing guide
- Rexhep Rexhepi sourcing guide
- Simon Brette sourcing guide
- Voutilainen sourcing guide
- De Bethune sourcing guide
- H. Moser & Cie. sourcing guide
- Greubel Forsey sourcing guide
Each guide leads back to the same control: define the exact target, acceptable evidence and condition, budget parameters, geography and approval route before any search is authorised.
State the watch and the decision you need to make.
Provide the maker, stated reference and configuration, clear current photographs, known condition, service and repair history, documents held, location, relevant ownership context, intended decision and material deadline.
For a sourcing request, add acceptable variants, condition and evidence thresholds, budget parameters, geography and approval process. For a sale, add the route proposals already received and the seller's priorities. For collection work, start with a structured register rather than loose descriptions.
Do not send complete serials, identity documents or unrelated financial information through an open form. Sensitive evidence should follow only after the recipient and transfer method are agreed.
Official records are house-specific and purpose-specific.
Manufacturer service pages show why document names and conclusions cannot be generalised across brands. Check the current official process for the exact maker and watch, then describe any record by issuer, date and stated purpose.
- Rolex — Certified Pre-Owned certification process. Source reviewed: 2026-09-14.
- Patek Philippe — Extract from the Archives. Source reviewed: 2026-09-14.
- Audemars Piguet — services and official documents. Source reviewed: 2026-09-14.
These source links do not imply dealership, manufacturer appointment, endorsement or access to private records.
Confirm capability, role and limits before work starts.
A written engagement should identify the client, watch or collection, question, evidence, permitted procedures, specialist input, deliverable, recipient, authority, conflicts, fee, external costs and exclusions.
No brand page can guarantee authentication, sourcing success, sale acceptance, timing, value or outcome. Review the authentication boundaries, possible agency roles, engagement controls and pricing framework.
Continue with the right record.
Private sourcing. Define the target, evidence standard, budget and approval route.
Collection management. Build a reliable baseline and an action plan for the whole collection.
Authentication scope. Understand the inspection evidence, written output and limitations.
Collection register. Use the private inventory, insurance-review and succession toolkit.
A brand name never replaces a defined scope.
The exact watch, evidence route and intended decision determine the work.
Which watch brands does Maison Montres cover?
Maison Montres does not use this page as a fixed approved-brand or capability list. An enquiry is reviewed by exact watch, decision, evidence, access needed, jurisdiction and specialist capability. Acceptance and scope are confirmed in writing for the individual brief.
Does a brand name on this page mean Maison Montres is an authorised dealer or manufacturer affiliate?
No. Brand names and official-source links identify the subject of a guide or evidence route. They do not imply dealership, appointment, endorsement, manufacturer access, inventory or authority to speak for the maker.
Can Maison Montres source any watch named here?
No. A name does not establish availability or access. A sourcing brief must define the exact target, acceptable condition and evidence, budget parameters, geography and approval process. Any search begins only after capability, role, conflicts and terms are confirmed.
Is watch authentication the same for every brand?
No. Available manufacturer records, service routes, identifiers and inspection requirements differ by maker, reference and period. The written scope should identify the sources available, the procedures permitted, the intended recipient and the limits of any conclusion.
What should I include in a watch-brand enquiry?
Provide the maker, stated reference and configuration, clear photographs, known condition and service history, documents held, location, ownership context relevant to the request, intended decision and deadline. Do not send full identifiers or unnecessary personal records through an open form.
Name the watch and the decision.
Provide the minimum brief first. Capability, evidence needs and terms can then be confirmed without over-collecting data.
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