Legal Notice & Disclaimer

1. Company Information

Time Curator® is an independent platform operated by Philipp Stahl, domiciled in Switzerland. Time Curator® is not a corporation, partnership, or subsidiary of any watch manufacturer, distributor, or authorised dealer. All business activities are conducted under Swiss law.

For enquiries, please use the contact form available on the website or reach out via the official communication channels listed on timecurator.co.

2. Independence Statement

Time Curator® is an entirely independent platform. It is not affiliated with, authorised by, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in any way officially connected with Rolex SA, Patek Philippe SA, or any other watch manufacturer, brand, or their respective subsidiaries, affiliates, or authorised dealers.

The use of brand names, model names, reference numbers, and related terminology on this platform serves a purely descriptive and referential purpose — to identify and describe genuine, pre-owned timepieces and to provide independent expert commentary. This constitutes permissible descriptive use under Swiss trademark law, consistent with the principle of trademark exhaustion as recognised under Swiss jurisprudence and Article 13 of the Swiss Federal Act on the Protection of Trade Marks and Indications of Source (Markenschutzgesetz, MSchG, SR 232.11).

All watches offered, discussed, or referenced on this platform are genuine, pre-owned timepieces. Time Curator® does not manufacture, modify, or customise watches. The platform operates as an independent marketplace and knowledge resource for collectors of authentic vintage and pre-owned watches.

3. Trademark Notice

All trademarks, brand names, model names, logos, and related intellectual property referenced on this platform — including but not limited to ROLEX®, SUBMARINER®, DAYTONA®, GMT-MASTER®, EXPLORER®, DATEJUST®, DAY-DATE®, OYSTER PERPETUAL®, PATEK PHILIPPE®, NAUTILUS®, CALATRAVA®, and AQUANAUT® — are the registered trademarks of their respective owners and are used here solely for purposes of identification and description.

The use of these marks does not imply any affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship by the respective trademark holders. Under the principle of international trademark exhaustion as applied in Switzerland, the resale and description of genuine goods bearing these marks is lawful and does not constitute trademark infringement.

4. AI Watch Expert — Disclaimer

The "Watch Expert" feature available on this platform is an artificial intelligence system powered by machine learning technology. It is trained on publicly available information, published literature, and the independent expertise shared freely by Philipp Stahl through decades of independent publishing, community building, and hands-on experience in the vintage watch market.

The AI Watch Expert is not a human being. All responses generated by the AI Watch Expert are computer-generated and should be understood as informational guidance, not as professional appraisals, valuations, authenticity certifications, or investment advice.

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the AI Watch Expert may produce errors, omissions, or outdated information. Users should independently verify any information obtained through the AI Watch Expert before making purchasing, selling, or investment decisions. Time Curator® accepts no liability for decisions made based on AI-generated content.

The AI Watch Expert does not represent the views or opinions of any watch manufacturer, brand, or authorised dealer. Its opinions are independent and based solely on the knowledge base developed by Time Curator®.

5. Limitation of Liability

The information provided on this platform, including but not limited to watch descriptions, market commentary, historical information, and AI-generated content, is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.

Time Curator® shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with the use of this platform, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, even if Time Curator® has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

All transactions conducted through or facilitated by this platform are between the respective buyer and seller. Time Curator® acts as a facilitator and information provider, not as a party to any transaction unless explicitly stated otherwise.

6. Intellectual Property

All original content on this platform — including text, photography, design, layout, graphics, the AI Watch Expert system, and the Time Curator® brand identity — is the intellectual property of Philipp Stahl / Time Curator® and is protected under Swiss and international copyright law.

No part of this platform may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from Time Curator®, except as permitted by applicable law for personal, non-commercial use.

7. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This legal notice and all matters arising from or related to the use of this platform shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising in connection with this platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Switzerland.

8. Data Protection & Privacy

Time Curator® respects the privacy of its users and processes personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG) and, where applicable, the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Conversations with the AI Watch Expert may be stored for quality improvement purposes. No personal data is shared with third parties without explicit consent, except as required by applicable law.

9. Amendments

Time Curator® reserves the right to modify this legal notice at any time. Changes become effective upon publication on this platform. Continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.