I came across an Apple Watch about 4-5 months ago, and yes, I actually did find it, I didn’t steal it.
But, I’ve never tried to charge, erase or pair with my iPhone, until now.
How do I pair a watch to my iPhone without an originally paired Apple ID or password?
Apple Watch Series 3
Activation Lock is designed to prevent anyone else from using an Apple Watch if it's ever lost or stolen.
About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Activation Lock is an anti-theft feature that cannot be bypassed. Only the previous owner can remove the lock by using their Apple ID & password. Apple will not help you find the previous owner. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the watch is useless to you or anyone else.
Activation Lock is designed to prevent anyone else from using an Apple Watch if it's ever lost or stolen.
About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Activation Lock is an anti-theft feature that cannot be bypassed. Only the previous owner can remove the lock by using their Apple ID & password. Apple will not help you find the previous owner. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the watch is useless to you or anyone else.
Activation Lock will permanently prevent you from using that Apple Watch. Only the original owner can remove Activation Lock.
I found an Apple Watch how do I pair a watch to iPhone without an Apple ID or password
