Vs: Ketju pikkukysymyksille
G.Salokumpu sanoi:
Osaisiko joku valaista mitä tarkoittaa tarkasti ottaen "watch is mint" kommentti tarkoittaen sen kuntoa ? On 1 (mint) 2 (mint) , 3 (fair) jne...jne...Mikä on se "luokitus", eli millä perusteella mihinkin luokkaan ...? Taisi olla vielä joku (fine)...?
T. G. Salokumpu
Tämä on hyvinkin subjektiivinen luokittelu ja juuri Rolex forumilla luin eräästä ostajasta joka oli ostanut Mint/like new Rolexin Chrono24 kautta ja kellon lugissa iso kolo. Myyjä sanoi että "myymälässä oli niin huono valo ettei ollut huomannut..." ja tämä siis ns Chrono24 trusted seller liike.
TZ forumin luokitusta voi myös käyttää (ja tätä moni kelloharrastaja käyttää), antaa ehkä paremman kuvan.
"LNIB
A pre-owned watch that has been worn, yet is in perfect condition. Accompanied by the factory box(es), tags and documentation. No alterations from factory-delivered condition. The warranty papers must be stamped to establish the authenticity and validity of the watch - TimeZone does not allow sales of watches with "open papers." No bracelet resizing or marks of any kind. 100%
Mint
A pre-owned watch that is in very nearly perfect condition. Signs of wear are visible with a low powered loupe. May be a watch that is in LNIB (Like new in a box toimittajan huomautus) condition but not accompanied by the factory box(es) or documentation. May refer to an older watch that has been restored, so long as the restoration returned the watch to very nearly perfect factory original condition. Working perfectly, keeping excellent time, needs nothing. 98-100%
Near Mint
Showing very light signs of wear. Faint scratches on the case, bezel, bracelet or buckle are visible to the naked eye. Completely original in every way. Strap shows light use - may be bent or lightly creased, but not stained. Bracelet may be resized. The watch is working perfectly, keeping very good time and needs nothing. 93-97%
Excellent
Evidence of use is visible to the unaided eye. Scratches are light, but more numerous than "near mint". If the watch has been restored, all original replacement parts have been used. Strap clearly used but no stains. No dents or dings are detectable, and the bracelet has little wear. Working perfectly, needs no repair or service. 88-92%
Very good
The watch shows what might be considered normal wear by a careful owner who wore the watch regularly. Scratches are evident, but no nicks or dings. May have replacement parts and/or a high quality redial. Running and keeping good time, though may need minor regulation. A sound, attractive presentation overall. 83-87%
Good
Nothing fundamentally wrong with the watch, though it has quite obviously been used. Running and wearable, but may gain or lose a few minutes over 24 hours. Case may show a few dings, nicks, or deep scratches. May have a redial that is not up to high standards. May not have all original parts. 77-82%
Fair
Well used, may require service and/or restoration to be useable. May be running erratically. Dial, case, and other major components may not be original, but no pieces are missing. Even an untrained eye could tell the watch is worse for wear. Some might call it rough. 72-76%
Poor
Shows abuse, requires service and/or restoration. May have major cosmetic flaws, missing parts, may not run at all. A speculative piece - 'fixer-upper' would be too generous. Not junk, but requires lots of work to be made wearable. 66-71%
Scrap / Parts
A collection of parts that at one time may have been a functioning timekeeper. Now missing parts, may be rusted or corroded, not worth restoring. Most people would call it junk. 64% or worse."
Voit tietysti kysyä myyjältä mihin luokkaan luokittelee kellon, kun molemmilla on sama ohjenuora ja kello poikkeaa paljon arviosta, palauta se.
Lisäksi jos tarjolla on vain huonoja valokuvia, skippaisin lähes aina kaupan. Lisäksi voi pyytää myyjää kuvailemaan onko mitään naarmuja missään, onko kelloa kiillotettu, onko lasikkeessa naarmuja jne.
Toivottavasti vähän selkesi.