A luxury watch dealer who defrauded 50 customers out of more than £1 million has been sentenced to prison.
Adam Moore-Lynch, 28, ran Manchester Watch Hub on King Street in Manchester city centre, where he claimed he would sell clients’ high-value timepieces on commission. Instead, he sold the watches — including several Rolex models worth up to £120,000 — and kept the proceeds for himself.
Moore-Lynch, of St Andrews Crescent, Dumbarton, pleaded guilty to fraud, converting criminal property, and conducting business with the intent to defraud creditors. He received a sentence of five years and one month at Manchester Crown Court.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) began investigating after Moore-Lynch’s arrest in January 2024. Detectives uncovered a pattern of deceit that left dozens of victims without their luxury pieces or their money.
Det Con Michelle Wilkinson of GMP’s Complex Fraud Investigation Team said the victims suffered “significant financial and emotional loss.” She added that none of the watches have been recovered and that they were likely resold to unsuspecting buyers, making recovery efforts even more challenging.
