The Watch Register is the largest and most established international database of lost and stolen watches. Its operation is headquartered in London and is part of the Art Loss Register (ALR), the world’s largest private database of lost and stolen art, antiques and collectibles. The company’s founding shareholders are Lloyd’s of London and the leading global auction houses Christie’s and Sotheby’s, who remain major clients to this day. The Watch Register contains data compiled over 30 years from police forces, insurance companies and theft victims globally. It provides specialist stolen watch recovery services, and pre-transaction serial number checks to pre-owned luxury watch traders and buyers. The Watch Register database is independent of any brands or retailers. All services are provided free of charge to law enforcement agencies worldwide.