How do I check if a watch is stolen?

Enter the watch's serial number into our lookup tool. We search our database of reported stolen and lost luxury watches globally and return an instant result.

How much does a stolen watch check cost?

A verified check with full report and PDF certificate costs $5 per check. Volume pricing is available for businesses.

Where does your stolen watch data come from?

Our database aggregates reports from watch owners, insurance companies, police reports, and authorised dealers worldwide.

What watch brands can I check?

You can check any luxury watch brand including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Omega, TAG Heuer, Cartier, and many more.

120,000+ watches in our global registry

The Watch Blacklist —
Report & Check Stolen Watches

The world's most trusted watch database and stolen watch registry. Search our watch blacklist instantly.

$5 verified check · Full report & certificate · Results in seconds

120,000+

Watches Registered

Recovered Daily

50%

Found Within 1 Year

Brands we cover

RolexPatek PhilippeAudemars PiguetOmegaBreitlingTAG HeuerCartierHublotPaneraiLonginesIWC SchaffhausenJaeger-LeCoultreVacheron ConstantinRichard MilleTudorChopardA. Lange & SöhneGrand SeikoRolexPatek PhilippeAudemars PiguetOmegaBreitlingTAG HeuerCartierHublotPaneraiLonginesIWC SchaffhausenJaeger-LeCoultreVacheron ConstantinRichard MilleTudorChopardA. Lange & SöhneGrand Seiko

For Buyers & Dealers

Check the Database

Search our global registry of 120,000+ lost, stolen, and counterfeit watches before any purchase. Receive results via web, SMS, or email — instantly.

Instant serial number lookup
$5 per verified check
Verified certificate available
All major brands covered

Check a Watch

For Watch Owners

Register a Loss

Had a watch stolen or lost? Registering it immediately is the single most effective step you can take. 50% of recovered watches are found within one year of registration.

Register in under 2 minutes
Instant global database visibility
Automatic dealer & auction alerts
Law enforcement integration

Report a Theft

Simple process

How to Check a Watch

Enter the Serial Number

Locate the serial number on the watch case, movement, or documentation. Enter it into our search tool to begin your check.

We Search 120,000+ Records

Our system cross-references your query against our global database of reported stolen, lost, and counterfeit watches in real time.

Receive Your Instant Result

Get a clear, unambiguous result within seconds. A full certificate of verification is available for purchase with any paid plan.

Check by brand

Popular Serial Number Checks

Rolex

The most stolen luxury watch brand. Check any Rolex serial number — Submariner, Daytona, GMT-Master, Datejust and all references.

Rolex Serial Number Check

Cartier

Verify any Cartier serial number — Santos, Tank, Ballon Bleu, Pasha and more — against our global stolen watch database.

Cartier Serial Number Check

Watch Authentication

Not sure where to start? Our authentication guide covers all major brands — Omega, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and more.

Watch Authentication Guide

All Brands

Check any luxury watch brand instantly. Breitling, IWC, Hublot, Panerai, Jaeger-LeCoultre, TAG Heuer, Tudor and many more.

Check Any Serial Number

Built for everyone

Who We Serve

Dealers

Protect your business from unknowingly purchasing stolen inventory. Run an instant database check before every acquisition and trade with complete confidence.

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Pawnbrokers

Conduct instant theft checks on every luxury timepiece accepted in your store. Our database integrates seamlessly into your due-diligence workflow.

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Auction Houses

Authenticate and verify every lot before it goes under the hammer. Provide bidders with the assurance they need to bid with confidence.

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Private Individuals

Buying a pre-owned Rolex or Patek Philippe? Check the serial number before you hand over a single penny. Report your own timepiece if it goes missing.

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Insurers

Register client losses directly to our global database — free of charge. Increase recovery rates and reduce fraudulent claims across your portfolio.

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Law Enforcement

Complimentary access to our complete database for police forces and investigators worldwide. Cross-reference recovered timepieces instantly.

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Trusted globally

What Our Users Say

“

StolenWatchCheck has become an essential part of our acquisition process. We check every timepiece before purchase — it has saved us from costly mistakes more than once.

James H.

Managing Director, London Watch Dealer

“

As a pawnbroker, we deal with hundreds of luxury watches every month. This service gives us the peace of mind to trade confidently and keeps our reputation spotless.

Sarah M.

Head of Operations, Prestige Pawnbroking

“

We've integrated StolenWatchCheck into our pre-sale verification for every luxury lot. Our bidders trust us more because of it. Genuinely invaluable.

David K.

Senior Specialist, Heritage Auction House

“

After my Rolex was stolen, registering it here was the smartest thing I did. It was flagged at a dealer six months later. I got it back. I cannot recommend this enough.

Marco R.

Private Collector, Milan

Our mission

Protecting the Pre-Owned Watch Market

Luxury watch theft is a global problem costing the industry hundreds of millions annually. Stolen timepieces circulate in the grey market for years — and unsuspecting buyers bear the consequences.

StolenWatchCheck was built to close that gap — giving every buyer, dealer, and insurer access to a unified, real-time registry of reported stolen and lost timepieces worldwide.

About Us

120K+

Watches registered

50+

Countries covered

35%

Recovered in 6 months

Per verified check

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