Buying Guides
Watch Movement Codes Explained
How to interpret clone, decorated and market movement codes without treating shorthand as proof.
Movement names in unofficial markets are conventions. A code may describe functional architecture, external appearance, a supplier family or simply the label a seller uses.
Ask what the code predicts
Useful answers cover crown positions, hand-setting direction, independently adjustable functions, approximate power reserve and a realistic service path.
Do not over-read the name
Matching a code in a listing does not prove the exact movement inside. Clear operation video and qualified internal inspection provide stronger evidence.