A global survey conducted by The Watch Register reveals that the pre-owned luxury watch market is heavily saturated with potentially stolen goods. An overwhelming 91% of international retailers report regular encounters with suspicious timepieces, with a significant 20% of dealers being approached several times a week. The data highlights a pervasive issue within the industry, as a further 71% of respondents encounter questionable inventory multiple times a month, leaving a mere 2% of professionals who claim to never face the challenge of suspected stolen property.
