Buying Guide·7 min read
Watch Scams to Avoid When Buying Second Hand
The second-hand luxury watch market is worth billions — and wherever there is money, there are fraudsters. Here are the scams to know before you buy.
22 Feb 2026Read
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Owner Advice·6 min read
What to Do If Your Watch Is Stolen
A step-by-step guide to the first 24 hours after a watch theft. The actions you take immediately after a theft dramatically affect your chances of recovery.
21 Jan 2026Read
Buying Guide·5 min read
How to Check If a Watch Is Stolen Before You Buy
Buying on eBay, Chrono24, or WatchBox? Here is how to check if a watch is stolen before you hand over your money — and the red flags every buyer should know.
22 Feb 2026Read
Owner Advice·4 min read
How to Report a Stolen Watch
A step-by-step guide to reporting a stolen watch and getting it into the global stolen watch database — so dealers, pawnbrokers, and buyers worldwide can identify it.
22 Feb 2026Read
Buying Guide·5 min read
How to Check a Rolex Serial Number Before You Buy
Rolex is the most stolen luxury watch brand in the world. Here is exactly how to verify a serial number — and what to do if it comes back flagged.
14 Feb 2026Read
Industry Report·8 min read
Luxury Watch Theft in 2025: The Numbers You Need to Know
Our annual analysis of global watch theft trends, recovery rates, and which brands and cities are most targeted by thieves.
3 Feb 2026Read
Buying Guide·7 min read
The Pre-Owned Luxury Watch Buying Checklist
Everything you should check before buying any second-hand timepiece — from box and papers to serial number verification and movement inspection.
9 Jan 2026Read
For Dealers·5 min read
Why Every Watch Dealer Should Run a Stolen Check Before Purchase
The legal exposure of unknowingly buying stolen goods is significant. We explain the risks — and the 30-second check that eliminates them.
18 Dec 2025Read
Buying Guide·6 min read
Patek Philippe Serial Numbers: A Complete Identification Guide
Where to find a Patek Philippe serial number, how to date your watch using it, and why verifying it matters before any purchase.
4 Dec 2025Read
For Professionals·5 min read
How Auction Houses Can Protect Themselves from Consigning Stolen Watches
High-value auction lots are an attractive target for criminals looking to launder stolen watches. Here is how leading houses are addressing the problem.
19 Nov 2025Read
Owner Advice·7 min read
Insuring Your Luxury Watch: What Your Policy May Not Cover
Most watch owners are underinsured — or insured in a way that makes recovery harder, not easier. What to look for before you take out cover.
5 Nov 2025Read
Recovery Story·4 min read
How an Omega Seamaster Stolen in 2023 Was Recovered in 2025
A real case study: an Omega Seamaster registered on StolenWatchCheck was flagged at a pawnbroker two years after theft — and returned to its owner.
22 Oct 2025Read
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