Removing Apple Watch locked to owner

I bought an Apple Watch from someone and it’s locked to owner. Is there anyway around this?

Posted on Dec 25, 2023 12:00 PM

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Dec 25, 2023 12:08 PM in response to amanda_anderson

Only the owner can unlock it. Ask them to remove the device from their account.

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Dec 25, 2023 12:30 PM in response to muguy

Thank you!

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Dec 25, 2023 3:39 PM in response to muguy

What happens is it is not showing under their Apple ID but it shows locked to owner on watch?

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