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Why do many of the AP reps have these two (welding?) marks on the back?

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The two next to the crown you mean? They're there on gen as well, at least on the YG ones I've seen. Stamps of some sort.
 

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Care to highlight what you mean? I’m trying to but can’t figure out what exactly you mean.
 
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Is it the two marks by the crown (here on a photo from a gen)?

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These marks called hallmarks, are legally required in many places and provide assurance to the buyer that they are purchasing genuine and accurately described precious metals.

Take a closer look at every brands, Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels etc. They all have it.
Ah. Thank you.
 
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These marks called hallmarks, are legally required in many places and provide assurance to the buyer that they are purchasing genuine and accurately described precious metals.

Take a closer look at every brands, Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels etc. They all have it.
What he said.
 

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I recommend www.google.com. It really is amazing.

Hallmarks are added to watches, particularly those made of precious metals, to guarantee the metal's purity and authenticity, as well as to provide information about the watch's origin and maker. They act as a form of quality control and consumer protection.