a mark stamped onto the case of the watch to provide information about the degree of purity of the metal used, the country of origin, the year of manufacture, the identity of the case’s maker, trademarks, reference numbers, and/or serial numbers.

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A former Fortune 100 executive who left the corporate world to found Professional Watches. He's obsessed with aesthetics, quality, precision, horology, and watch brands that transcend time. (View article archive.)