Okay, so I’ve been hunting for a pre-owned watch for a while now, and I stumbled upon this new marketplace called Bezel. The website looked pretty slick, and they had a good selection of watches. I was hesitant at first, you know, because you hear all sorts of stories about fake watches online.
I did some digging. I mean, I really went down the rabbit hole, reading reviews and forum posts. Some people were saying it’s questionable and many watches don’t pass their authentication, but then I found a thread where someone mentioned they went to a Complecto event in NYC and heard Bezel’s head of watch operations talk about their authentication process. That sounded promising, right? And they verify the authenticity of all watches, that was one of my concerns.
Then I found out they have a team of authenticators and watchmakers who check every watch before it’s shipped. It seemed like they were taking things seriously, which is exactly what I want. And then I came across a comment that said, like, 24% of the watches sold on Bezel don’t pass their authentication and are returned. That’s a high number, which might sound bad, but to me, it just means they’re really strict about what they sell.
I also saw that they’re backed by some celebrity investors and partnered with Everest bands. That added another layer of legitimacy, at least in my mind. I mean, if famous people are putting their money behind it, it can’t be all bad, right? The same watches are listed there, too.
So, I decided to take the plunge. I found a watch I really liked, it was from a reputable dealer too, which was a big plus. I went through their checkout process, it was pretty smooth, nothing out of the ordinary.
Now came the waiting game. I was a little anxious, not gonna lie. But finally, the watch arrived. I carefully opened the package, and there it was. It looked even better in person than it did online. I immediately took it to a local watchmaker, just to get a second opinion. He gave it a thorough look and confirmed that it was indeed authentic and in great working order. What a relief!
My Takeaway
- They are serious about authentication. This is the biggest thing for me. Knowing that they have a team dedicated to this gave me peace of mind.
- Selection is good. They have a wide variety of watches from reputable dealers.
- Customer service was responsive. I had a question about shipping, and they got back to me quickly.
So, is Bezel legit? From my experience, absolutely. I got a great watch, and I feel confident about its authenticity. I’d definitely use them again. But I think that it’s new, so I still have doubts. Maybe I’ll try it a few more times later.