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
- Free basic check — no account needed
- Verified certificate available
- All major brands covered
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
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 — no account required for a basic 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.
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.
Learn morePawnbrokers
Conduct instant theft checks on every luxury timepiece accepted in your store. Our database integrates seamlessly into your due-diligence workflow.
Learn moreAuction Houses
Authenticate and verify every lot before it goes under the hammer. Provide bidders with the assurance they need to bid with confidence.
Learn morePrivate 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.
Learn moreInsurers
Register client losses directly to our global database — free of charge. Increase recovery rates and reduce fraudulent claims across your portfolio.
Learn moreLaw Enforcement
Complimentary access to our complete database for police forces and investigators worldwide. Cross-reference recovered timepieces instantly.
Learn moreWhat 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.
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.
We've integrated StolenWatchCheck into our pre-sale verification for every luxury lot. Our bidders trust us more because of it. Genuinely invaluable.
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.
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 UsWe're Here to Help
Have a question about a check result, need help registering a theft, or want to integrate our database into your business? Our team is available Monday–Friday.