G-10: 100% — Pristine Mint. New old stock. Absolutely factory new; unused in factory box with wax paper still intact and all tags and papers, etc. The pristine mint grade ... command significant premiums.

G-9: 99% — Mint Plus. Still in factory box. Exceptional, perfect.

G-8: 97% — Mint. Same as factory new but with very little use. No faint scratches and no trace of a screwdriver mark; is original in every way, crystal, hands, dial, case, movement; used briefly and stored away, may still be in box. Dealers "Trade Show Price" after overhaul.

G-7: 93% — Near mint. Completely original in every way; faint marks may be seen with loupe only; expertly repaired; movement may have been cleaned and oiled (excellent).

G-6: 87% — Extra Fine. May or may not be in factory box; looks as though watch was used very little; original case, hands, dial, and movement. If watch has been repaired, all original replacement parts have been used. Faint case scratches are evident but hard to detect with the eye. No dents and no hairline on dial are detectable.

G-5: 80% — Fine. May have new hands and new crystal, but original case, dial and movement; faint hairline and no chips on dial; no large scratches and no brass seen on case; slight stain on movement; movement must be sharp with only minor scratches.

G-4: 75% — Average. Original case, dial and movement; movement may have had apart replaced, but part was near to original; no brass showing through on gold-filled case; no rust or chips in dial; may have hairlines in dial that are hard to see. Marks are hard to detect, but may be seen without a loupe.

G-3: 60% — Fair. Hairlines in dial and small chips; slight amount of brass can be seen through worn spots on gold-filled case; rust marks in movement; a small dent in case; wear in case, dial, and movement; well used; may not have original dial or case.

G-2: 30% — Poor. Watch not working; needs new dial; case well worn, many dents; hands may be gone; replacement crystal may be needed.

G-1: 15% — Scrap. Movement not working; bad dial; rusty movement; brass showing badly; may not have case; some parts not original; no crystal or hands. Good for parts only.