Authentication & Appraisal Laboratory · Los Angeles, California
Certificate no.
VB-SAMPLE-26489
Date of issue
Sep 8, 2026
Place of issue
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Document
VB-COA-III · Page 1 of 1
Certificate of Authenticity
Issued upon examination of the article described herein
Examined article · catalogue featured image
Determination
GENUINE
Confirmed authentic — represented by the article identified in this document
I Article identification
Article description
IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Edition “Le Petit Prince” IW501002
Category
IWC
Brand
IWC
Model / reference
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Serial / date code
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Year of production
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Material
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Condition
Pre-Owned
Country of examination
United States
Model / reference, production year and serial / date code are withheld on the storefront sample. They appear only when entered by staff on the buyer’s issued certificate.
II Examination performed
The determination stated in this certificate is based on a direct, in-person physical examination of the actual item, including visual inspection, hands-on examination, and professional metal analysis testing where applicable.
Article identity and catalogue description reviewed
Brand construction and finishing visually examined
Case, exterior surfaces and assembly examined under magnification
Markings, typography and identifying details inspected
Materials and dimensions compared with available reference data
Visible hardware, closures and functional components examined
Condition and signs of alteration or refinishing assessed
Serial or date code reviewed when accessible
Representative photographic record retained
Certificate data cross-checked before issue
III Condition assessment
UnwornExcellentVery GoodGoodFair
Pre-Owned
IV Certified value
$11,000
Transaction price at the time of sale · not an insurance appraisal
VETOBEN hereby certifies that the article identified above has been examined by its authentication
specialists and is, in their professional opinion, genuine and authentic. This certificate
accompanies the article at the time of purchase and remains valid as proof of authenticity for the
original buyer.
V Registered owner
Issued to
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Order reference
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Date of sale
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Transferability
Not transferable · valid for the original buyer
VI Scope and limitations
This certificate records VETOBEN’s professional opinion concerning the single article described above, based on the examination completed in Los Angeles on the date of issue.
The certified value is the transaction price at the time of sale. It is not an insurance appraisal and does not guarantee future market value.
This certificate is valid only for the article bearing the identifying information recorded above. Alteration of this document or subsequent modification of the article may invalidate the determination.
The digital record at the verification address is the authoritative version. A printed copy without a matching digital record is not valid.
VETOBEN is an independent reseller and authentication service and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by the manufacturer. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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