Buying a watch & want to clear the serial#

[fhuici]

Is there a number or database out there that one can access to verify that a watch hasn't been reported stolen? I'm getting ready to purchase a watch and it looks like it will most probably be from someone on member on here or TZ. Either way, I would feel better if I could verify the serial# first.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

PS. I called RolexUSA and they couldn't help me.

Thanks!