Qualified support, provided by industry experts, to enhance and better understand your watch's identity.
Every detail is handled with the utmost care, offering an assistance experience that combines professionalism and a passion for watchmaking.
Discover the archive extract service: a dedicated consultation that allows you to verify the original characteristics of timepieces.
A qualified support offered by PISA 1940, with an initial in-house assessment followed by the final supervision of the timepiece's Mother Company. A service designed to enhance and understand the identity of your watch.
This service is available for Vacheron Constantin, A. Lange & Söhne, Ulysse Nardin, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai, Girard Perregaux and other brands available in the Falgship Store. Trust us to make this process simple and flawless.
Exclusively for the Patek Philippe brand, PISA 1940 offers support to the Maison's customers in obtaining an Extract from the Archives for their watch, an official document certifying its origin. To initiate the request, it is necessary to fill in all the required fields directly on the Patek Philippe website
For the other Maisons that offer this service, we look forward to welcoming you to our Flagship Store at Via Verri 7.
The archive extract is an official document that certifies the original characteristics of a watch, as recorded by the Maison at the time of production. Requesting it means enhancing the value of one's timepiece, confirming its configuration and year of manufacture. A valuable service for collectors and enthusiasts, which allows one to preserve and pass down the true identity of the watch with precision and savoir-faire.
The archive extract and the certificate of authenticity serve different functions, despite sharing the goal of enhancing a watch's value. The archive extract reconstructs the timepiece's characteristics using information recorded by the Maison at the time of production. The certificate of authenticity, on the other hand, confirms that the watch and its components are original and conform to the brand's standards.
To obtain an archive extract, it is necessary to provide the Maison with a series of essential information, such as the serial number, the watch model, and, when possible, original documentation or photos. This data allows for verification against historical records and faithful reconstruction of the timepiece's identity.
Timelines vary depending on the brand and period but generally involve a few weeks of analysis and confirmation. This meticulous process, handled with savoir-faire, guarantees an official and reliable document, ideal for enhancing and preserving the history of your watch.
Choosing PISA 1940 for an archive extract request means entrusting yourself to a recognized savoir-faire in the world of haute horlogerie. Our experience allows us to guide the client in collecting the necessary data, liaising with the Maisons to ensure an accurate and transparent process. Every verification is handled with rigor and expertise, guaranteeing an official document that enhances the origin, history, and authenticity of the timepiece.
The service allows for the verification of the original characteristics of timepieces. We assist you in preparing the necessary materials and in the application procedure with the manufacturer.
The extract contains historical and technical information about your watch. Our team will help you with the required photographs and with filling in the necessary data to submit the application.
You can contact us to start the process. We will guide you through every step, from gathering information to submitting the request to the parent company.
Timelines vary depending on the manufacturer. Generally, it takes a few weeks. We will provide you with an accurate estimate at the time of your request.
Yes, it is an official document issued directly by the maison. It has certified value and can be useful in case of sale, insurance, or to enrich your watch's documentation.
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