Covert marks on precious metals and movements for Indian jewellers
Watch and jewellery counterfeits now include convincing movements and hallmarks, a direct concern for Indian jewellers and hallmarking centres. SNOWLEOPARD® inscribes an invisible code into metal components without affecting finish or value.
Replicas that survive expert inspection
Counterfeit case backs, dials and papers are produced to a standard that requires disassembly to challenge.
Cloned references
Case, dial and bracelet details are reproduced so closely that visual authentication requires opening the watch.
Mixed genuine and fake parts
Service replacements and aftermarket components blur the line between original and modified pieces.
Forged certificates
Warranty cards and certificates are duplicated, so paperwork alone cannot establish provenance.
Etched where it will never be polished away
Submicron codes are applied to concealed metal surfaces, surviving wear, service and refinishing.
- Case backs and lugs
- Bracelet links and clasps
- Movement bridges and rotors
- Ring shanks and settings
- Certificates and warranty cards
Provenance confirmed without disassembly
Retailers, service centres and auction houses reveal the covert mark in seconds with a breath of vapour.
Typical items protected in jewels & horology
Jewels & Horology questions
How is a jewels & horology item authenticated in the field?
A single breath of warm vapour mist reveals the hidden security image, which disappears in seconds as moisture evaporates. No instruments, tools, lights or apps are needed.
Will the code affect our product or packaging design?
No. The code is invisible and inscribed submicron into the material itself, so artwork, finish and regulatory dossiers stay exactly as they are.
Can counterfeiters copy the mark?
There is nothing on the surface to scan or photograph. The microstructure code appears only momentarily under vapour and is etched into the substrate, making replication virtually impossible.
How does this fit alongside our existing serialisation?
SNOWLEOPARD® sits at the covert Level 2 tier and layers beneath overt features and forensic markers, strengthening rather than replacing existing QR, barcode or track-and-trace programs.
How is it integrated into production?
Desktop-size systems run inline or off-line, and high-speed web-film systems are fully customisable. Equipment runs 24/7 on ordinary electricity with no inks, lasers, solvents or consumables.
Other industries we protect
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