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Anthony Farrer, 'The Timepiece Gentleman,' Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison After Faking Watch Theft for Ponzi Scheme

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Anthony Farrer, known as 'The Timepiece Gentleman,' was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for wire and mail fraud after admitting his claim of a stolen Richard Mille watch was fabricated as part of a $5.6 million Ponzi scheme.

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Timeline

  1. Anthony Farrer confronts 'The Estate Watch & Jewelry Co.' in Scottsdale, Arizona, claiming a Richard Mille watch was stolen from him and sold to the store.

  2. Anthony Farrer is arrested by federal agents after publicly admitting on his YouTube channel that he owed customers approximately $5 million.

  3. Anthony Farrer pleads guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of mail fraud.

  4. Anthony Farrer is sentenced to 70 months (nearly six years) in federal prison and ordered to pay restitution to his victims.

  5. Anthony Farrer is sentenced to 70 months in federal prison by Judge Josephine L. Staton.

  6. Bureau of Prisons records confirm Anthony Farrer (inmate 10468-506) is held at FCI Thomson with a projected release date of June 29, 2028.

What people are asking

What happened to Anthony Farrer after the Richard Mille incident?

Anthony Farrer, known as 'The Timepiece Gentleman,' was arrested by federal agents in November 2023, pleaded guilty to wire and mail fraud in October 2024, and was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison in January 2025 for operating a $5.6 million Ponzi scheme.

What was Anthony Farrer's fraud scheme?

Anthony Farrer's scheme involved taking luxury watches on consignment, including brands like Rolex and Richard Mille. Instead of selling them and returning the proceeds, he misappropriated the funds, used the watches as collateral for personal loans, or sent other clients' watches to new clients in a Ponzi-like fashion, defrauding over 40 victims of at least $5.6 million.

When was Anthony Farrer sentenced?

Anthony Farrer was sentenced on January 31, 2025, to 70 months (nearly six years) in federal prison for wire and mail fraud.

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How we researched this & corrections

This story record was compiled using public reports from the Department of Justice, legal news outlets, and YouTube videos related to the incident and subsequent legal proceedings.

  • Aug 20, 2026 — Anthony Farrer, known as 'The Timepiece Gentleman,' was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison on January 31, 2025, following his guilty plea to wire and mail fraud charges related to a $5.6 million Ponzi-style scheme. He is currently incarcerated at FCI Thomson in Illinois, with a projected release date of June 29, 2028.

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