Watch certification is not one requirement but two independent routes. The first is general product compliance, covering safety, restricted substances and labelling. The second is radio approval, which is triggered by any Bluetooth, cellular or transmitting function. A watch with no radio passes through only the first route, and buyers who assume one certificate covers both lose time at the port. ...
A pre-shipment inspection should happen after production is complete but before goods are packed and the balance is paid, and it should be judged against a written quality standard agreed in the specification rather than against an inspector's personal opinion. It covers appearance, function, hand alignment, sealing where relevant, and packaging. When in the Order Timeline Should Inspection Happen...