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

What happened?

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.

Convicted or liable7 public sources

Last checked: Jun 30, 2026
Sources: Department of Justice; Law Offices of Arash Hashemi

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.

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