Tracking down a pawned Rolex

[Tater78]

Long time lurker, but registered to see if anyone has some ideas for an odd situation.

After a long leukaemia battle, my dad passed away this month. One of his prized possessions was a Sub that was given to him as a 40th birthday present by his father. Unable to work for several years, and needing cash my dad pawned his watch. We only found out this had happened when we found the pawn slip while cleaning out his home. I’ve called the pawn shop but the watch is long gone.

Does anyone have any idea how to track this down? I don’t have the serial number, but may be able to get it from the jeweller who is a family friend. If I have that, would Rolex have a record of the current owner? I don’t want them to give me the contact info, but if they could reach out and say someone is interested in buying it, that would be ideal.

My youngest brother, who was closer to my dad, turns 30 this year and I can’t think of a better gift.

And if you happened to buy an early 90s Sub at A Edwards and Co at Bayview and Finch in Toronto after May 2013 and you’re interested in selling it back to the former owners family, let me know!

I know this is a massive long shot, but need to try.