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Spotlight | Switzerland
Rolex's reluctance to certify its watches worries auction houses and buyers

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Rolex is very cautious when it comes to certifying the authenticity of its vintage models.
Rolex is very cautious when it comes to certifying the authenticity of its vintage models. © Studio Pachamama

With Rolex and other leading Swiss watchmakers unwilling to confirm the authenticity of their vintage models, major auction houses like Christie's and Sotheby's are increasingly concerned. They fear ending up in the firing line if they fail to spot a fake.

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