A condition level that indicates that the timepiece is the exact condition it left the factory. It may have been taken out of its packaging and even worn a couple of times, but there must be no change in condition from its original condition. A common but erroneous understanding prevalent in the watch collecting community is that 'mint' means 'very good condition'. Mint watches must be flawless regardless of circumstance where as any other condition level may factor in the age of the watch.