Contacting the original owner of a second-hand Apple Watch


I want to either return the watch to the original owner or see if they would unlock it or take it off their account



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Original Title: I bought an Apple Watch from somebody and they were not the original owner. Is there a way I can contact the original owner?

Posted on Oct 21, 2025 12:36 PM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2025 12:39 PM

No. If they were not the original owner, they likely were a thief that either found or stole this Watch and decided to sell it. Apple doesn't make the information of device's owners public for privacy reasons. You are best advised to return the Watch and get a refund if possible.

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