In an industry where authenticity, condition, and trust are everything, clear and consistent standards are essential. For dealers, WatchLadder provides a framework that protects their reputation, streamlines operations, and builds long-term customer loyalty by ensuring every watch they handle meets strict inspection, servicing, and repair criteria. For buyers, our standards offer peace of mind—guaranteeing that every timepiece has been properly vetted, professionally restored when necessary, and represented with honesty and care. By eliminating ambiguity and setting a high bar for customer service and product quality, WatchLadder helps create a more transparent, reliable, and professional grey market for all parties involved.
WatchLadder works in tandem with a group of specialized companies that embody our commitment to integrity, expertise, and elevated standards in the grey market watch industry:
A trusted name in technical excellence, Auction Watch Repairs provides professional servicing and repairs for dealers across the industry. With a focus on precision, transparency, and consistency, they ensure that every timepiece—regardless of origin—meets WatchLadder’s stringent technical standards before reaching a customer.
One of the UK’s most respected grey market watch dealers, North East Antiques offers a wide selection of carefully curated timepieces. Their commitment to authenticity and customer service reflects WatchLadder’s mission to build trust and credibility in every transaction.
Focused on sustainability and ethical resale, Timepieces of Standing specializes in giving second lives to luxury watches. With a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility and transparent sourcing, they combine modern values with traditional horology, making premium timekeeping accessible and principled.
Together, these companies form a robust ecosystem that supports WatchLadder’s mission to create a transparent, professional, and accountable standard across the grey watch market.