Additional items, services or features that come along with the purchase of an item on Portero.com.

Tool that allows you to search for items on Portero.com by description, auction ID, price or status.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age.

Of undisputed origin; genuine; Conforming to fact and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.

Portero verifies the authenticity of each item on our web site before it is listed, and we stand behind the authenticity of our items with a money-back guarantee.

Portero items that are arranged in order of greatest savings off the retail price.These items offer the largest value to clients in comparison to retail price.

Describes the part of the body where the item is worn. For example, the wrist.

The name of the company or brand who manufactured the product.

This is a feature for those who do not want to miss out on an item or wait until an auction has ended. This feature lets a buyer purchase an item immediately for a price the seller has set.

For both auctions won and "Buy Now" purchases, canceled orders will be subject to a $75 Cancellation Fee. The cancellation fee will be billed to the credit card provided during registration. The $75 cancellation fee will be made available in the form of a Portero credit good for (90) days from the date of issue. To redeem Portero credit as full or partial payment for an item, please contact Portero Customer Care prior to check-out at 1.877.307.3767.

An auction that has been won, but has not been paid for within 72 hours of the auction close, or an auction that has been won and paid for, but the order is canceled before we have shipped the item, or an auction that has been stopped through our "Buy Now" feature, but the buyer either has not paid for the item within 72 hours or has paid for the item but canceled the order before the item has been shipped.

The metal housing of a watch's parts.

This description is listed on the item page under product details. It indicates the measurements, size or dimensions of a watch case.

Indicates the year or time period that an item is from.

Type of mechanism or opening and closing or fastening.

This description is listed on the item page under product details. This describes the color of an item

This description is listed on the item page under product details. Describes the special features on a watch.

Describes the status or condition that an item is in. This will disclose if an item has any scuffing or signs of ware & use. The condition ratings on Portero.com are: Pristine, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair & Vintage.

An art current, belonging to the same period of time. Usually referring to our present time.

An imitation that is made usually with the intent to deceptively represent its content or origins. Portero authenticates all items before they are listed on our website for auction.

The country in which a watch or jewelry pieces was made.

Type of crystal/stone within a watch

This description is listed on the item page under product details. It describes the way or fashion in which an item is designed.

The dial of a watch, often referred to as the face is usually marked with numbers or batons to which the hands point in order for the wearer to tell the correct time.

This term refers to pre-owned jewelry from the twentieth century.

A condition rating used by Portero to describe the condition of an item up for auction. "Excellent" Merchandise is in exceptionally good condition. Some of the items may have been pre-owned and worn and others just stored or displayed
in window or store fixtures.

This description is listed on the item page under product details. It describes the pockets on the exterior of a handbag.

A condition rating used by Portero to describe the condition of an item up for auction. This merchandise will be in acceptable condition for use or wear. However, item will have some signs of wear, such as scratches or other visual imperfections. Please review the item listing for specific details regarding the condition.

An item that is not original, but was intentional created to deceive. Other related terms used to describe fake items include fantasy pieces, re-runs, reproductions and re-strikes.

A customer can review FAQs for "frequently asked questions" in order find answers about shopping or selling on Portero.com

This is a feature that helps users locate desired items. Our luxury experts can assist customers with finding specific brands, models, colors, etc.

A condition rating used by Portero to describe the condition of an item up for auction. This merchandise is in good condition and typically will appear mildly to moderately used. There may be some surface scratches and/or other
imperfections. Older items may exhibit patina and wear related to their age. Please review the item listing for specific details regarding condition.

This description is listed on the item page under product details. This indicates the size or dimensions of a handle of a handbag. It measures the length of space between the top of a handle and the top of the bag.

This refers to and describes color/material of the hands on a watch.

The hard elements (usually metal) that are applied to handbags for both function and style.

Describes the color and material of the lining of a handbag.

This description is listed on the item page under product details. It describes the pockets on the interior of a handbag.

A feature that allows you to chat online with Portero customer care specialists.

This description is listed on the item page under product details. It describes the large, center stone of a jewelry listing.

A symbol that replaces some or all of the numerals on a watch dial.

Describes any label or inscription on an item including watches, jewelry, luggage & accessories.

Describes the fabric or apparatus in which an item is made.

This description is listed on the item page under product details. This indicates the method or materials used to create an item.

Describes the model number or model name of an item which is used for identification.

Items up for auction that have been viewed the most by Portero.com visitors.

Refers to an assembly consisting of the principal elements and mechanisms of a watch or clock.

This will show you all of your account details such as billing information and order history.

These are new items up for auction on Portero.com. New items are listed daily.

The change in an object's surface resulting from natural aging due to wear and oxidation. Leather handbags, belts and antique jewelry often exhibit patina with wear and age.

Portero means gatekeeper in the Spanish Language.

Describes the precious stones in a jewelry or watch item. This can include color and/or weight.

A condition rating used by Portero to describe the condition of an item up for auction. Pristine means that Merchandise is in “like new” condition. There are no signs of wear or any other visible imperfections.

A list of items that were recently sold and purchased on Portero.com.

The price at which the Seller is obligated to sell the items. Reserve prices are set by the seller, are optional, and implemented to protect the seller's minimum sale price for an item.

Describes the semi-precious stones in a jewelry or watch item. This can include color and/or weight.

This description is listed on the item page under product details. It describes the setting or apparatus that encloses the stone(s) on a jewelry item.

This description is listed on the item page under product details. This indicates where a work of art has been signed.

This description is listed on the item page under product details. It indicates the size or dimensions of an item.

Watch strap

This description is listed on the item page under product details. It describes the category, genre or style of an item.

This description is listed on the item page under product details. This indicates the name of a painting or work of art .

A condition rating used by Portero to describe the condition of an item up for auction. This merchandise is in very good condition for its age. Older items may exhibit very light patina and wear relative to the age of the product, and more contemporary items will be just short of “excellent”.

Portero offers an available one-year limited warranty on all watches sold on our website. This limited warranty is provided directly by Portero. Normally it is made available as an option, for an additional fee, for those buyers who wish to purchase a warranty. However, during our current promotion, this warranty is being provided on all watches at no charge.

Made to prevent water from entering. Water-resistant case, watch-case whose joints are made to prevent moisture from entering.

This description is listed on the item page under product details. It describes the mass or weight of an item.