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CEG · 14 February 2008, 01:30 AM

Have spoken to Rolex, the Blue sub is on the 'hit' list.

However - they won't duplicate a certficate for my GMT - gutted about that, it's my absolute pride and joy and is now boxless and paperless

Tools · 14 February 2008, 01:38 AM

Sorry about your loss..

It just annoys me no end that there are low-lifes who don't believe in an honest day's work to earn something and feel they can just take somebody elses dreams and goals...

steel4me · 14 February 2008, 01:39 AM

Were they in a safe?? Where were they wehn taken??

unclesallie · 14 February 2008, 01:40 AM

Dan: well, I guess it's cold comfort, BUT in the U.S. you would get a real hassle, and definitely not a new watch, unless you paid extra premiums(and pretty hefty at that). So, in that respect, an 'M' Rolex, Sub Date, Blue dial is not so bad, compared for example to hassling with the insurance company for 3 months while they haggle over paying you the 'present value' of what they would refer to as a 'depreciated asset.' So, in that small respect at least there's some relief. On the papers, well, I'd be happy to write a note for you.

Oh well, hang in there, you've got family, good friends, i'm sure, and friends here on TRF.

best, dan

CEG · 14 February 2008, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steel4me

Were they in a safe?? Where were they wehn taken??

Not in safe (I looked only last week at investing in one

) - just on my side at home in watch box, it had 4 other watches in as well - needless to say, they took the lot.. One was only a 10 yr old Armani (£200 worth) - but it was my 18th birthday presents from my parents...

Welshwatchman · 14 February 2008, 01:47 AM

I feel gutted for you, Dan.

It's the invasion of privacy that's the more serious matter.

I hope that the pondlife who perpetrated this gets what's coming to him, soon.

JJ Irani · 14 February 2008, 01:54 AM

That is a terrible thing to happen, Dan. I hope they catch those bastids and everything's sorted out in your favour.

Take care - JJ

redshirt1957 · 14 February 2008, 02:22 AM

Sorry mate. I'll loan you one of mine till you get things settled with insurance. Were you pillow cases missing?

diversified · 14 February 2008, 02:42 AM

Don't allow those scum criminals to break your spirit.

ricnas1 · 14 February 2008, 02:47 AM

sorry to hear abt the incident....

CEG · 14 February 2008, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Sorry mate. I'll loan you one of mine till you get things settled with insurance. Were you pillow cases missing?

No, think they brought their own

Birdman · 14 February 2008, 02:52 AM

Dan,that's just awful news! I guess there's nothing i can say to make you feel better but hope you can find some comfort from the kind words of the TRF members.

JBat · 14 February 2008, 02:53 AM

That sucks, Dan. Sorry to hear this and I hope the police can catch the theives.

jfishe08 · 14 February 2008, 02:55 AM

too bad Lojack is not available for Rolex's. What a friggin shame

roadcarver · 14 February 2008, 02:56 AM

What's this world coming to - con artists, thieves, young offenders getting away with murder...

Sorry to hear about what happened. Hope this perpetuators get caught!!!!

Coastal1 · 14 February 2008, 03:02 AM

Sorry to hear the news Dan! The worst feeling in the world to know a scum bag as gone through your home. Experienced this in the past. I hope they catch them........

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Prof9000 · 14 February 2008, 03:15 AM

So sorry Dan

They should adopt the old 'chopping off of hands' punishment for watch thieves.

What makes you suspect the suspect you're suspecting? Was it the fact that they went for the papers as well as the watches?

redshirt1957 · 14 February 2008, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CEG

No, think they brought their own

Muddy feet. Brought their own method of carrying the stolen goods. Knew what they were lookig for. HMMMMMM.....neighborhood kid? How big were the shoe prints?

Scooby · 14 February 2008, 03:41 AM

Sucks big time.

CEG · 14 February 2008, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prof9000

So sorry Dan

They should adopt the old 'chopping off of hands' punishment for watch thieves.

What makes you suspect the suspect you're suspecting? Was it the fact that they went for the papers as well as the watches?

Went for watches, then straight to the draw for boxes and papers..

I had a cleaner just before Xmas that we fell out with, I'm convinced they have tipped someone off..

BlackpoolRolexCoaste · 14 February 2008, 03:53 AM

Sorry mate!
I'm sure eveyone that reads your post feels for you.
As you say - sounds like an inside job.

abigsecret · 14 February 2008, 03:55 AM

I'm sorry Dan!
Just work with the police... and bug them until this case is solved! Don't become rude though, they don't appreciate that, but just be a pain in the @ss...
Good luck!

gmt 16750 · 14 February 2008, 04:14 AM

Really sorry to hear that Dan - I feel for you mate. Hope they catch the lowlifes.

Beef · 14 February 2008, 04:52 AM

Very sorry, Dan. We can only hope they are caught before they sell the goods. Sounds like an inside job, so there is hope.

ricnas1 · 14 February 2008, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CEG

Went for watches, then straight to the draw for boxes and papers..

I had a cleaner just before Xmas that we fell out with, I'm convinced they have tipped someone off..

did u mention this to the police while making yr statement? its as good a lead as any....

its obviously an "inside" job since they went straight to the watches and then KNEW where the box/papers were...

Teofilo · 14 February 2008, 05:02 AM

Dan it is worth spelling out in very clear terms to your local CID, who you suspect and why......your suspicions may link in to something that the police already know. There may then be enough for a warrant on the cleaner's home. The cleaner may have known links to other offenders in St Albans which the police can then exploit.

The situation certainly isnt hopeless, but as someone else has said it will pay dividends if you keep in close contact with the DC investigating your burglary (he or she probably has 20 similar crimes on their workload, so every little helps in keeping your crime at the front of the queue).......Good luck !

entropydave · 14 February 2008, 05:14 AM

Oh god, that's awful... it's that feeling of violation as well as the loss.

I really feel for you - happened to me once and I am still pissed about it when I think of it.

miked · 14 February 2008, 05:18 AM

sorry for your loss that is terrible

fsouth · 14 February 2008, 05:24 AM

Dan - I feel your pain and I pass along my sympathies. This really stinks and I wish you the best in your efforts to recontruct your watch collection. You can never replace the emotional attachment, but replacing the items themselves will be a great start on the road to recovery.

If your insurance policy is based on replacement value, it is up to the insurance company to replace the items regardless of what they are worth. You may be able to push for exact replacements meaning you can get the same series. I am not familiar with the "new for old" term you use, but in the case where there is not a new model, they may replace with like kind and suggest a GMT IIc. It will be the GMT that becomes interesting as the exact model is no longer available. Bluesy should not be a problem as long as you are comfortable with a new replacement.

I am really sorry for your loss. This is the nightmare that we all dread. Best of luck!

Furman

timetravel125 · 14 February 2008, 05:28 AM

Sorry to hear the bad news of having your watches stolen.

14 February 2008, 01:30 AM	#31
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	Have spoken to Rolex, the Blue sub is on the 'hit' list. However - they won't duplicate a certficate for my GMT - gutted about that, it's my absolute pride and joy and is now boxless and paperless __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

14 February 2008, 01:38 AM	#32
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,496	Sorry about your loss.. It just annoys me no end that there are low-lifes who don't believe in an honest day's work to earn something and feel they can just take somebody elses dreams and goals... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 February 2008, 01:47 AM	#36
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I feel gutted for you, Dan. It's the invasion of privacy that's the more serious matter. I hope that the pondlife who perpetrated this gets what's coming to him, soon. __________________ ..33

14 February 2008, 01:54 AM	#37
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	That is a terrible thing to happen, Dan. I hope they catch those bastids and everything's sorted out in your favour. Take care - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

14 February 2008, 02:56 AM	#45
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	What's this world coming to - con artists, thieves, young offenders getting away with murder... Sorry to hear about what happened. Hope this perpetuators get caught!!!! __________________ I'm just a cook...

14 February 2008, 01:39 AM	#33
steel4me Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: SteelMan Location: Somewhere Posts: 719	Were they in a safe?? Where were they wehn taken??

14 February 2008, 01:40 AM	#34
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Dan: well, I guess it's cold comfort, BUT in the U.S. you would get a real hassle, and definitely not a new watch, unless you paid extra premiums(and pretty hefty at that). So, in that respect, an 'M' Rolex, Sub Date, Blue dial is not so bad, compared for example to hassling with the insurance company for 3 months while they haggle over paying you the 'present value' of what they would refer to as a 'depreciated asset.' So, in that small respect at least there's some relief. On the papers, well, I'd be happy to write a note for you. Oh well, hang in there, you've got family, good friends, i'm sure, and friends here on TRF. best, dan

14 February 2008, 02:22 AM	#38
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Sorry mate. I'll loan you one of mine till you get things settled with insurance. Were you pillow cases missing?

14 February 2008, 02:42 AM	#39
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	Don't allow those scum criminals to break your spirit.

14 February 2008, 02:47 AM	#40
ricnas1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Nas Location: Singapore Watch: GMT II Posts: 230	sorry to hear abt the incident....

14 February 2008, 02:52 AM	#42
Birdman Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Rich Location: Scotland,UK Posts: 30	Dan,that's just awful news! I guess there's nothing i can say to make you feel better but hope you can find some comfort from the kind words of the TRF members.

14 February 2008, 02:53 AM	#43
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	That sucks, Dan. Sorry to hear this and I hope the police can catch the theives.

14 February 2008, 02:55 AM	#44
jfishe08 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Big D Posts: 132	too bad Lojack is not available for Rolex's. What a friggin shame

14 February 2008, 03:02 AM	#46
Coastal1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gulf Coast, USA Posts: 288	Sorry to hear the news Dan! The worst feeling in the world to know a scum bag as gone through your home. Experienced this in the past. I hope they catch them.........

14 February 2008, 03:15 AM	#47
Prof9000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Arjuna Location: NYC Watch: Rolex Sea-Dweller Posts: 100	So sorry Dan They should adopt the old 'chopping off of hands' punishment for watch thieves. What makes you suspect the suspect you're suspecting? Was it the fact that they went for the papers as well as the watches?

14 February 2008, 03:41 AM	#49
Scooby Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Darren Location: Virginia, USA Watch: GMT Posts: 923	Sucks big time.

14 February 2008, 03:53 AM	#51
BlackpoolRolexCoaste Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John T Location: Benidorm, Spain Watch: Blue sub & SS Sub Posts: 226	Sorry mate! I'm sure eveyone that reads your post feels for you. As you say - sounds like an inside job.

14 February 2008, 03:55 AM	#52
abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	I'm sorry Dan! Just work with the police... and bug them until this case is solved! Don't become rude though, they don't appreciate that, but just be a pain in the @ss... Good luck! __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

14 February 2008, 04:14 AM	#53
gmt 16750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Neil Location: Borders, Scotland Watch: what your doing. Posts: 970	Really sorry to hear that Dan - I feel for you mate. Hope they catch the lowlifes. __________________

14 February 2008, 04:52 AM	#54
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	Very sorry, Dan. We can only hope they are caught before they sell the goods. Sounds like an inside job, so there is hope. __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

14 February 2008, 05:02 AM	#56
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	Dan it is worth spelling out in very clear terms to your local CID, who you suspect and why......your suspicions may link in to something that the police already know. There may then be enough for a warrant on the cleaner's home. The cleaner may have known links to other offenders in St Albans which the police can then exploit. The situation certainly isnt hopeless, but as someone else has said it will pay dividends if you keep in close contact with the DC investigating your burglary (he or she probably has 20 similar crimes on their workload, so every little helps in keeping your crime at the front of the queue).......Good luck !

14 February 2008, 05:14 AM	#57
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	Oh god, that's awful... it's that feeling of violation as well as the loss. I really feel for you - happened to me once and I am still pissed about it when I think of it.

14 February 2008, 05:18 AM	#58
miked "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut Watch: speedy, po,rlx gmt Posts: 236	sorry for your loss that is terrible

14 February 2008, 05:24 AM	#59
fsouth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: furman south Location: pittsburgh, pa Watch: rolex daytona Posts: 145	Dan - I feel your pain and I pass along my sympathies. This really stinks and I wish you the best in your efforts to recontruct your watch collection. You can never replace the emotional attachment, but replacing the items themselves will be a great start on the road to recovery. If your insurance policy is based on replacement value, it is up to the insurance company to replace the items regardless of what they are worth. You may be able to push for exact replacements meaning you can get the same series. I am not familiar with the "new for old" term you use, but in the case where there is not a new model, they may replace with like kind and suggest a GMT IIc. It will be the GMT that becomes interesting as the exact model is no longer available. Bluesy should not be a problem as long as you are comfortable with a new replacement. I am really sorry for your loss. This is the nightmare that we all dread. Best of luck! Furman

14 February 2008, 05:28 AM	#60
timetravel125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Louie Location: California Watch: Rolex Posts: 644	Sorry to hear the bad news of having your watches stolen.

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