Automatic Watch Sourcing in Guangzhou

Specify the movement before comparing the price

Ask the supplier to identify the movement reference and the functions included. Record whether the design has a date display, other complications or particular operating requirements. A similar-looking watch can be offered with different movements, so the case photograph cannot explain the difference in price.

We collect component information and supplier questions in a comparison you can review. Any proposed movement change needs to be stated clearly, including its effect on the dial, hands, case dimensions or operating instructions.

Review the case, dial and strap as a finished product

Specify the case material, diameter, thickness, crystal and finish. Give the dial, hands, crown and strap their own references. Photographs can obscure small differences in surface treatment, printing and colour, so physical samples are useful before selecting the final combination.

We coordinate sample feedback on alignment, fit, visible workmanship and handling. Check the clasp, strap adjustment and crown operation. Use original designs or designs you are authorised to manufacture, with artwork and positioning approved before production.

Decide what the sample needs to demonstrate

A working sample can support a function review, but it does not establish every performance claim. Accuracy, power reserve and water resistance need defined requirements and appropriate evidence for the exact configuration. Agree the assessment with a qualified specialist or testing provider where necessary.

We arrange supplier responses and keep the accepted specification tied to the sample. Product descriptions and care instructions should reflect the claims you have approved. Avoid treating a general catalogue statement as a result for your own order.

Plan support before launching the collection

Ask how the supplier handles faults, replacement components and service information. Confirm the warranty process and who pays for assessment, labour or transport. Spare straps, clasps and other replaceable parts should have identifiable references, particularly if several watch styles share them.

We also coordinate packaging and agreed order checks. A watch should be secured without rubbing against hard surfaces, with instructions and accessories matched to the correct model. Confirm the packed size and shipment details before finalising the buying budget.

Send a watch brief with these details

A component list makes the first supplier discussion more productive.

• Movement reference, functions and intended retail market.
• Case, crystal, dial, hands and strap specifications.
• Quantities by model, colour and finish.
• Required performance evidence and sample assessment.
• Packaging, instructions, service parts and warranty expectations.