Is there any way of checking if a watch is stolen?

[Pip1968]

I am thinking of buying a second hand watch, a Rolex and was wondering if there is anywhere/one that has a database of stolen watches. Do Rolex UK have a list of those stolen in case they are later put in for service or the police???

I am just wondering what all these second hand dealers do as far as due diligence to prevent buying something that has been stolen.

Pip

[ecain63]

Ask a Rolex dealer to check the serial numbers.

[Pip1968]

Thank you Ecain63. Does that confirm it is not listed as stolen or only that it is a genuine Rolex (serial no.) ?

Pip

[yeti]

Pip1968 said:

Thank you Ecain63. Does that confirm it is not listed as stolen or only that it is a genuine Rolex (serial no.) ?

Pip

There's a 'lost and stolen' register that they check.

[Pip1968]

Well I tried the official service centre in Kent and they said that they could not say. They could only confirm the number and associated model.

I will try a dealers tomorrow.

Pip