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bkay · 21 November 2019, 04:50 AM

does rolex have a stolen database, as I'm thinking buying from grey doesn't guarantee what your buying may or maybe not be stolen.

Also if you are unlucky enough to purchase a rolex via private seller or grey and you wanted to get the watch serviced, would the service centre tell you your watch is stolen and in that case would ad keep the watch and hand it to the police or whoever.

Yellowfury · 21 November 2019, 04:52 AM

i recall reading that the service center will hold on to any stolen watches.

edit- as always buy the seller, not the watch.

Tools · 21 November 2019, 04:53 AM

Rolex does have a data base, but you need to take or send the watch in for them to assess it.

If it is stolen, they notify the authorized individual on the report as well as you. Their responsibility is to return the watch to the authorized/legal owner.

Calatrava r · 21 November 2019, 05:28 AM

Don't buy from that seller. A reputable seller stands behind their product and if one turns out to be stolen or a fake, they refund your money in full whenever this is found out. The seller should take that kind of loss, not the purchaser, as a cost of doing business.

holroale · 21 November 2019, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bkay

does rolex have a stolen database, as I'm thinking buying from grey doesn't guarantee what your buying may or maybe not be stolen.

Also if you are unlucky enough to purchase a rolex via private seller or grey and you wanted to get the watch serviced, would the service centre tell you your watch is stolen and in that case would ad keep the watch and hand it to the police or whoever.

Rules differ in different countries. I believe in the UK they will give the watch back and simply tell you the watch is registered stolen.

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marnii · 21 November 2019, 05:54 AM

that is why a completely set selling more money

Chewbacca · 21 November 2019, 06:07 AM

Great thread title.

tudorbaja27 · 21 November 2019, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Great thread title.

Terrific grammar and punctuation as well

101031-28 · 21 November 2019, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

Terrific grammar and punctuation as well

rootbeer7 · 21 November 2019, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by holroale

Rules differ in different countries. I believe in the UK they will give the watch back and simply tell you the watch is registered stolen.

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No, they will not return the watch to you. My father was witness to an incident in St James when a poor unfortunate was given the bad news. He was given a letter and told to contact the seller; a dealer in the City.

seavers · 21 November 2019, 07:34 AM

I second the advice on NOT buying it from that seller. If I see any red flags like this I steer clear!

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Roli84 · 21 November 2019, 10:26 AM

Use the watch register to check if a watch is stolen.

Rolex74 · 21 November 2019, 11:43 AM

My DJII was stolen in 2017. I filled out a form and sent it with the police report to the NY RSC. If it shows up for service they call the police and I would get it back.

Freespeach · 21 November 2019, 12:04 PM

Just have it serviced by a good independent. Then no worries if stolen or not as they do not have access to any stolen watch database.

Not saying this is ethical...just an option.

bkay · 25 November 2019, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Roli84

Use the watch register to check if a watch is stolen.

do you have a link for this

21 November 2019, 04:50 AM	#1
bkay "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Luton Watch: 116500LN/228235 Posts: 12	stolen does rolex have a stolen database, as I'm thinking buying from grey doesn't guarantee what your buying may or maybe not be stolen. Also if you are unlucky enough to purchase a rolex via private seller or grey and you wanted to get the watch serviced, would the service centre tell you your watch is stolen and in that case would ad keep the watch and hand it to the police or whoever.

21 November 2019, 04:52 AM	#2
Yellowfury "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: 124060 Posts: 298	i recall reading that the service center will hold on to any stolen watches. edit- as always buy the seller, not the watch. __________________ 114060 \| 126710BLNR \| 224270

21 November 2019, 04:53 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	Rolex does have a data base, but you need to take or send the watch in for them to assess it. If it is stolen, they notify the authorized individual on the report as well as you. Their responsibility is to return the watch to the authorized/legal owner. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 November 2019, 11:43 AM	#13
Rolex74 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: Concordville, Pa Watch: DSSD DJII PAM 005 Posts: 1,677	My DJII was stolen in 2017. I filled out a form and sent it with the police report to the NY RSC. If it shows up for service they call the police and I would get it back. __________________ My Collection.... 2012 DSSD G Series 116660; 2013 SS DJII 116300 (Stolen), 2010 G Serial GMTiiC 116710, V Serial Milgauss White Dial 2005 H Series PAM 005, 2018 Speedy Pro

21 November 2019, 05:28 AM	#4
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,328	Don't buy from that seller. A reputable seller stands behind their product and if one turns out to be stolen or a fake, they refund your money in full whenever this is found out. The seller should take that kind of loss, not the purchaser, as a cost of doing business.

21 November 2019, 05:54 AM	#6
marnii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: kevin Location: ny Posts: 235	that is why a completely set selling more money

21 November 2019, 06:07 AM	#7
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Great thread title.

21 November 2019, 07:34 AM	#11
seavers "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 37	I second the advice on NOT buying it from that seller. If I see any red flags like this I steer clear! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 November 2019, 10:26 AM	#12
Roli84 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: London Posts: 14	Use the watch register to check if a watch is stolen.

21 November 2019, 12:04 PM	#14
Freespeach "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Earth Posts: 180	Just have it serviced by a good independent. Then no worries if stolen or not as they do not have access to any stolen watch database. Not saying this is ethical...just an option.

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