Stolen BLNR

[Sophocles]

Hi all -

My lovely watch was stolen last night. Was removed from my wrist in a night club. Didn't even notice until I left.

I am typically very careful not to wear it in such situations, but this was right after a wedding ceremony.

Filed a police report, was told it's unfortunately a common occurrence.

Feeling devastated, and very dumb.
It's not even about the money - it's the sentimental value.

Would appreciate any help or advice from the community here.
Which databases are worth registering, etc.


Model: 116710BLNR
Serial: 2V284069
Location: Sitges, Spain

[travisb]

Very sorry to hear..

[Neil McCauley]

Sorry to hear that happen - I hope you get to see it again, but sadly that's probably unlikely.

[londondude]

Very sorry to hear this

[Mystro]

Do you know for a fact someone took it from you or did a bracelet pin come loose and it fell off at the nightclub???

[Sophocles]

Pretty sure someone took it :/

[Lol-x]

There is no way a GMT is going to be easily slipped off your wrist without you noticing. It can't be cut easily and with the double fliplock you would most certainly notice any attempt to remove it.

I think there must have been a loose screw, or a pin was not properly fixed in its retainer hole.

[nachopc]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

There is no way a GMT is going to be easily slipped off your wrist without you noticing. It can't be cut easily and with the double fliplock you would most certainly notice any attempt to remove it.

I think there must have been a loose screw, or a pin was not properly fixed in its retainer hole.

Happens to me as well already 2 times that the screw was coming off the bracelet. Its quite important to check that every time you wash your watch.


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[phobby]

Contact Rolex to report the serial # stolen. You’ll need the police report and original paper work (warranty card or bill of sale) of ownership.

If your watch is ever sent in to RSC it will be held by Rolex. It doesn’t matter who bought after stolen, Rolex will keep it until contact with the original owner or most of the time the insurance company.

[77T]

Originally Posted by phobby

Contact Rolex to report the serial # stolen. You’ll need the police report and original paper work (warranty card or bill of sale) of ownership.

If your watch is ever sent in to RSC it will be held by Rolex. It doesn’t matter who bought after stolen, Rolex will keep it until contact with the original owner or most of the time the insurance company.

I agree with almost all of this, except two things:
1. Rolex doesn't require the original paperwork.
2. Rolex only keeps it for a limited period after alerting the original reporter.

Here is the excerpt from my most recent recovery with Rolex a couple of years ago:
"The Watch has been submitted for service and, therefore, the question of ownership must be resolved in accordance with the applicable law of that jurisdiction. If you are interested in pursuing a claim to the Watch, we encourage you to immediately contact the police department with which you filed your police report. The police department should coordinate the return of the watch with local law enforcement in ______Redacted______.

Please also consider retaining counsel to assist you with the recovery of the Watch.

Please note that our affiliate can only hold the Watch for a limited time, and if you fail to take action, the Watch may be released and the Watch's serial number may be removed from Rolex's missing watch database."


BTW Rolex does not call insurance companies. They don't know you accepted an insurance payment unless you tell them or the Insurance company follows up.


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[phobby]

Aaabbb

[77T]

Originally Posted by phobby

Unless Rolex changed their policy, my dad sent a Daydate in for service for some reason. (He bought a lot of stuff from people that needed cash- guns, motorcycles, cars, equipment, and jewelry) Rolex said it was reported stolen, it took a lawyer and some amount to get it returned. No idea if it was stolen or the guy reported it stolen to insurance after selling it.

I'm unclear on what you mean by changing their policy. I'm explaining the policy for the person reporting a stolen watch.

What your Dad experienced is the other side of the story - the Rolex policy for a person who submits a watch to the RSC that had been reported stolen.


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[Easy Rhino]

Sorry about your watch. Did you meet any new people that showed interest in you for a couple of moments only to seemingly disappear shortly after they disengaged from being interested in you? Professionals are pretty good at picking people they are able to successfully target.

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by Easy Rhino

Sorry about your watch. Did you meet any new people that showed interest in you for a couple of moments only to seemingly disappear shortly after they disengaged from being interested in you? Professionals are pretty good at picking people they are able to successfully target.

Exactly, start there if possible

[LndLord]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Exactly, start there if possible

thats a good start. But I always wonder would a theft show interest or hide their face

[jimcameron]

How many Mojitos did you have? Did you know who were dancing with?

[Ny325]

Originally Posted by jimcameron

How many Mojitos did you have? Did you know who were dancing with?

Exactly what I’m thinking.

[JoseR]

I really don't understand how someone can take a watch off your wrist without you noticing it. That's unless you were under the influence of something and was not in your right frame of mind. I mean, they have to open the clasp and remove it from your wrist, and you don't feel that happening? Or maybe it's what was mentioned above that a screw came loose, and it fell off. Still, you have to be more aware of your surroundings. Good luck.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by JoseR

I really don't understand how someone can take a watch off your wrist without you noticing it. That's unless you were under the influence of something and was not in your right frame of mind. I mean, they have to open the clasp and remove it from your wrist, and you don't feel that happening? Or maybe it's what was mentioned above that a screw came loose, and it fell off. Still, you have to be more aware of your surroundings. Good luck.

He was at an after party, after a wedding . Suffice it to say, he was probably hammered. Sorry to hear about this, OP. Follow advice given here. I had my Sub Date stolen awhile back. I know exactly how you feel. I still miss it!

Kat


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[JoseR]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

He was at an after party, after a wedding . Suffice it to say, he was probably hammered. Sorry to hear about this, OP. Follow advice given here. I had my Sub Date stolen awhile back. I know exactly how you feel. I still miss it!

Kat


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So the lesson is if you're going to get hammered, wear a Casio or no watch at all.

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[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by JoseR

I really don't understand how someone can take a watch off your wrist without you noticing it. That's unless you were under the influence of something and was not in your right frame of mind. I mean, they have to open the clasp and remove it from your wrist, and you don't feel that happening? Or maybe it's what was mentioned above that a screw came loose, and it fell off. Still, you have to be more aware of your surroundings. Good luck.

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[JoseR]

Originally Posted by Neil McCauley

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You'd be amazed.

Well, if you let a total stranger touch you all over your body like a masseuse then don't be surprised if it happens. I don't let people especially in a party to put their hands all over me. These thief's always look for the weak link.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JoseR

Well, if you let a total stranger touch you all over your body like a masseuse then don't be surprised if it happens. I don't let people especially in a party to put their hands all over me. These thief's always look for the weak link.

Right?

I’m not a touchy/ feely person where strangers are concerned

The shirt says it all.




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[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Right?

I’m not a touchy/ feely person where strangers are concerned

The shirt says it all.




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I've got a T Shirt with the slogan "Do I Look Like A F****** People Person?" (minus the asterisks). People who know me get the joke, people who don't know me get the message.

[goodtimesluxury]

Im very sorry to hear this

[Cassian739]

Oh man, I feel for you, so sorry your watch was stolen. You let your guard down for a wedding and after party, and then this happens. As people have said, beyond filing a police report and reporting the watch stolen to Rolex, not much more you can do. I'm glad you weren't physically harmed - lots of watch theft in the Catalan region of Spain.

[brandrea]

I hope you recover it OP.

[996marty]

Sorry to hear your really bad news

[Jack T]

Too bad if true, and I see no reason to fabricate such an incident, but the story just doesn’t make sense, although we hear a lot about watch theft in Spain.

[Bazil]

Sad this, can imagine you’re gutted ..