A Rolex watch once owned by former One Direction member Liam Payne has reportedly surfaced on the black market, raising questions about its handling following the singer’s passing. Radar Online reported that while Cheryl Tweedy, Payne’s estate administrator, has not auctioned the watch, a reputable Rolex trader claims that a watch believed to have belonged to the singer was being offered for sale.
According to an anonymous source who contacted the publication, the watch is valued at up to $60,000. The source added that the dealer indicated the sale was connected to someone close to Payne, with the Rolex accompanied by an authenticity card and serial number bearing Payne’s name.
The legal and emotional implications surrounding the sale are significant. Since Payne did not leave a will, his assets are expected to legally pass to his son, Bear, with Cheryl Tweedy acting as his guardian. A source close to Payne noted that the situation raises serious concerns, both legally and emotionally, especially considering the sentimental and financial value of the items now being sold.
Further sources revealed that if the sale of the watch can be traced to a specific individual—without Cheryl’s involvement—it could result in a major legal dispute. At this time, it remains unclear whether the Rolex being sold is the same one Payne was wearing on the day of his death, which reportedly went missing from his hotel room in Buenos Aires.
An insider emphasized that, without a will, those handling Payne’s property had no legal right to possess or sell his items. This situation, the source claimed, not only raises legal questions but is also deemed unethical. The items should, according to the insider, be passed down to Payne’s son or sold through a public charity auction, not secretly sold for personal gain.
