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In November 2022, two men posing as security guards broke into a safe-deposit facility in Berlin and took about 1,000 watches, a loss the dealer put at more than €10 million.
Source: CIO.de, 1 December 2022
In April 2022, a Richard Mille watch worth about €350,000 was taken in a robbery in Ostend. Four suspects were later detained.
Source: VRT NWS, 29 June 2022
The Watch Register reports more than £1 billion worth of luxury watches stolen or missing: around 80,000 watches, 44% of them Rolex.
Source: Swissinfo, 22 August 2023
In August 2023, three armed robbers took between US$11 million and US$16 million in jewellery and watches from the Piaget boutique on Rue de la Paix in Paris.
Source: Time and Tide, 5 August 2023
The numbers speak for themselves
Snapshot reviewed 26 July 2026: 200,000+ submitted reports are in the verification pipeline; the searchable verified count is rounded down from 16,599 production records marked verified. Pipeline reports are not presented as verified records. Search results reflect available verified records at query time and do not by themselves prove authenticity or ownership.
What happens when you search, and what the result can and can't tell you.
It is usually on the case back, between the lugs or on the inner bezel. Our brand guides show where to look.
Where to find serial numbersWe compare the brand and serial number against 16,000+ stolen, lost and counterfeit watch records compiled from registry imports and owner reports.
Save the result as a dated PDF and keep it with the seller's documents. A result is one check, not proof of ownership or authenticity.
Our comprehensive system protects the luxury watch community through advanced technology, global partnerships, and expert recovery services.
Fast and secure reporting process that gets your watch into our global database within minutes.
Provide watch details, photos, and theft information through our secure form.
Your watch is immediately added to our global database with AI-powered verification.
Our AI scans online marketplaces, auction houses, and dealer networks 24/7.
When found, we coordinate with authorities and facilitate the recovery process.
Quick verification process to ensure you're not buying stolen goods.
Enter serial number, reference, or upload photos for complete verification.
Our system searches millions of records across global theft databases.
Get immediate verification status with detailed theft information if applicable.
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Military-grade encryption protects all personal and watch information.
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From theft to recovery - see how our comprehensive system protects the watch community
Whether you need to report a theft or verify a purchase, our platform is ready to help you stay protected.
Illustrative examples of how owners, dealers, insurers and investigators use a stolen-watch check, not reviews from named customers.
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"Found my grandfather's stolen Omega Speedmaster after 2 years thanks to StolenWatch. Their global network and persistent monitoring made the impossible possible."
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"Bought a watch that turned out to be stolen - StolenWatch helped coordinate its return to the original owner and my refund. Ethical and professional throughout."
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