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marbet · 21 August 2013, 09:28 AM

Hi. I was recently encouraged to bring my search for my stolen Rolex Air King to some Rolex forums in hopes my beloved watch might be returned to me someday.

It was stolen from my home during a burglary in October of 2010 and today was the closest I've come to getting it back. I found a used Rolex retailer in Huntington Beach, CA selling one that looked exactly like mine, but the serial numbers didn't match. The kind gentleman at the store encouraged me to use the Rolex forums to get the word out.

I realize it's probably a massive long shot that I'll ever get my watch back, but I thought I'd try. Please have a look at the attached photo. My watch looks exactly like this one...with the same Circle Bar Drilling logo.

First three digits of the serial number: 627

If you have any information about a watch that looks like the one pictured, please contact me through this forum. Thank you for your time.

KELLY123 · 22 August 2013, 07:58 AM

Good luck on ths long shot

mrbill2mrbill2 · 22 August 2013, 08:59 AM

Best of luck to you in your search.

Presa canary · 22 August 2013, 09:05 AM

That truly sucks man. One could only hope that you and your family weren't home, and all they got were objects. That being said, good luck on your search, hope you get it back!

R.J. · 22 August 2013, 09:28 AM

I'm up in Canada but will keep my eyes open for it. If I ever see it I'll notify you.

Cc1966 · 22 August 2013, 09:28 AM

Good luck on your search...

SWISSAHOLICS · 22 August 2013, 10:30 AM

Wow, this was back in 2010....this one will be tough....but best of luck in your search my friend....will keep our eyes open.

T. Ferguson · 22 August 2013, 10:35 AM

Have you notified Rolex? If it shows up for a service it will be flagged.

MAJSmith · 22 August 2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Have you notified Rolex? If it shows up for a service it will be flagged.

Definitely notify Rolex. I'll keep an eye out if it ever makes it to Hawaii. Good luck!

cop414 · 22 August 2013, 09:28 PM

Agree with the Rolex notification, good luck.

bridgs · 22 August 2013, 09:44 PM

Sorry to hear that terrible story. I hope you are able to locate it someday soon.

mikkolopez · 22 August 2013, 09:46 PM

Notify Rolex by all means and they will circulate the serial throughout their service centers worldwide. A fellow watch forumer was able to recover a Submariner lost in Manila but recovered in a Rolex service center in Hong Kong. It was a long process but if you have the papers/certificate with you and the watch was registered to your name, it should help a lot.

mjclark32 · 22 August 2013, 10:38 PM

Best of luck

77T · 22 August 2013, 10:57 PM

I presume you thought your watch was this one until the s/n didn't match? I would buy that one from Bob and then if you do find your original one, you could sell Bob's on eBay, CL, etc...

http://www.bobswatches.com/pre-owned...eel-watch.html

mike@ec · 22 August 2013, 11:50 PM

good luck with the search, I will also keep my eye open for this one in Canada

Cc1966 · 22 August 2013, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

I presume you thought your watch was this one until the s/n didn't match? I would buy that one from Bob and then if you do find your original one, you could sell Bob's on eBay, CL, etc...

http://www.bobswatches.com/pre-owned...eel-watch.html

This seems to be a great idea.

gfxbt · 23 August 2013, 12:07 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss. Best of luck.

powerfunk · 23 August 2013, 03:21 AM

I always keep a bit of an eye out for logo Air Kings, and I don't think I can remember ever seeing a Circle Bar Drilling one for sale.

The fact that there is one for sale right now, also in Southern California, also in the 6.2 million serial range must've toyed with your emotions a bit! If it's within reach for you to do so, I second the suggestion of picking that one up.

Many logo Air Kings have engravings on the back. Did yours have an inscription perchance? Of course it could have been polished off long ago at this point. Good luck!

Rags · 23 August 2013, 03:43 AM

Good luck on finding your watch.

Rags

rolex75216 · 23 August 2013, 03:50 AM

Welcome to TRF. Sorry to hear about your loss. I agree with those who said to contact and inform Rolex about the situation. Did you have a home owners insurance policy or have the watch insured? Good luck, I really hope you are able to find it.

joe100 · 23 August 2013, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerfunk

I always keep a bit of an eye out for logo Air Kings, and I don't think I can remember ever seeing a Circle Bar Drilling one for sale.

The fact that there is one for sale right now, also in Southern California, also in the 6.2 million serial range must've toyed with your emotions a bit! If it's within reach for you to do so, I second the suggestion of picking that one up.

Many logo Air Kings have engravings on the back. Did yours have an inscription perchance? Of course it could have been polished off long ago at this point. Good luck!

You don't see many Circle Bar logos out there. I've seen maybe 5 over the years. The Pool Intairdrill (erroneous pan am dial), Pizza Hut, and Winn Dixie seem to be the most common. I have a small collection of AK logo dial images. I think I've indexed most of them. I'm sure there are several I haven't though

22 August 2013, 08:59 AM	#3
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Best of luck to you in your search. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

22 August 2013, 09:28 AM	#5
R.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Canada Watch: milgaus gv Posts: 284	I'm up in Canada but will keep my eyes open for it. If I ever see it I'll notify you. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

22 August 2013, 09:28 AM	#6
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Good luck on your search... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

22 August 2013, 10:30 AM	#7
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Wow, this was back in 2010....this one will be tough....but best of luck in your search my friend....will keep our eyes open. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

22 August 2013, 10:35 AM	#8
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Have you notified Rolex? If it shows up for a service it will be flagged. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

22 August 2013, 07:58 AM	#2
KELLY123 Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Usa Posts: 90	Good luck on ths long shot

22 August 2013, 09:05 AM	#4
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,152	That truly sucks man. One could only hope that you and your family weren't home, and all they got were objects. That being said, good luck on your search, hope you get it back!

22 August 2013, 09:28 PM	#10
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,134	Agree with the Rolex notification, good luck. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

22 August 2013, 09:44 PM	#11
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,125	Sorry to hear that terrible story. I hope you are able to locate it someday soon.

22 August 2013, 09:46 PM	#12
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Notify Rolex by all means and they will circulate the serial throughout their service centers worldwide. A fellow watch forumer was able to recover a Submariner lost in Manila but recovered in a Rolex service center in Hong Kong. It was a long process but if you have the papers/certificate with you and the watch was registered to your name, it should help a lot.

22 August 2013, 10:38 PM	#13
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Best of luck __________________

22 August 2013, 10:57 PM	#14
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,922	I presume you thought your watch was this one until the s/n didn't match? I would buy that one from Bob and then if you do find your original one, you could sell Bob's on eBay, CL, etc... http://www.bobswatches.com/pre-owned...eel-watch.html __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

22 August 2013, 11:50 PM	#15
mike@ec "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex Explorer II, Posts: 419	good luck with the search, I will also keep my eye open for this one in Canada

23 August 2013, 12:07 AM	#17
gfxbt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MI Watch: 16610 Posts: 75	Sorry to hear about your loss. Best of luck.

23 August 2013, 03:21 AM	#18
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	I always keep a bit of an eye out for logo Air Kings, and I don't think I can remember ever seeing a Circle Bar Drilling one for sale. The fact that there is one for sale right now, also in Southern California, also in the 6.2 million serial range must've toyed with your emotions a bit! If it's within reach for you to do so, I second the suggestion of picking that one up. Many logo Air Kings have engravings on the back. Did yours have an inscription perchance? Of course it could have been polished off long ago at this point. Good luck!

23 August 2013, 03:43 AM	#19
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Good luck on finding your watch. Rags __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

23 August 2013, 03:50 AM	#20
rolex75216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 2,008	Welcome to TRF. Sorry to hear about your loss. I agree with those who said to contact and inform Rolex about the situation. Did you have a home owners insurance policy or have the watch insured? Good luck, I really hope you are able to find it.

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