Watch Identification Tools: From Catalogues to AI

Reference Books & Catalogues

Print catalogues and brand books are still invaluable for vintage pieces, especially discontinued models that never made it to modern websites.

They often include period advertising and context that helps you understand how the watch was originally positioned.

Online Databases

Websites that aggregate watch references let you search by brand, model family, diameter, and movement to narrow down candidates.

• Filter by case size and material to exclude obviously wrong matches.
• Use dial color and complication filters to get as close as possible.

AI‑Powered Identification

Visual tools like watchID complement these resources by turning a photo into a ranked list of probable references.

You can then click through to technical specs, market listings, and historical information to confirm which reference is correct.