Scottish Watches Podcast #790 – Making Stolen Watches Too Hot to Handle
The episode explores the launch of Enquirus, a neutral digital platform created by Richemont to combat watch and jewellery theft worldwide. It details how the service, now free and covering all watch brands, integrates with eBay and multiple police forces across more than 30 countries, Interpol, insurers, and secondary‑market platforms. Guests discuss real‑world recovery stories, the role of AI in identifying serial numbers, and how this initiative could transform the buying and selling of luxury watches by providing comprehensive stolen‑watch checks. The conversation also covers recent eBay developments, including authenticity guarantees, the rapid growth of eBay Live watch sales, and the impact of the AP × Swatch collaboration. Highlights include insights into specific watches worn by the participants, such as a Breitling Top Time B01 Triumph, a Panerai Luminor, and a Seven Friday “CAIPI” model, as well as announcements about upcoming live events, auction links, and other industry collaborations that shape the current watch‑collecting landscape.
Buying Time Analysis: This episode highlights the launch of a free, industry‑wide watch theft database that unites luxury brands, police forces, and platforms like eBay, marking a pivotal step in protecting collectors and combating stolen luxury watches.
