The member side of this forum runs on an earned-tier system:
- Verified members have passed a government-ID identity check.
- Traders have proven they actually complete deals.
- Trade Floor is the dealer level: standing inventory, dealer-to-dealer, earned through clean completed deals and vouches from existing dealers. It cannot be bought.
Why it matters if you're just browsing: when you eventually buy or sell a watch through a community, the single biggest risk is an anonymous counterparty. The ladder exists so that by the time someone can list a watch for sale here, they've been identity-verified and have a track record other members can see.
Reading is free. Posting, the Deal Board, and member vouches require an account — the trial is 7 days, no card required to start.