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gmaldari · 28 March 2014, 04:37 AM

Anyone ever get robbed?

I used this jeweler that a good friend recommended. Upon his trust I gave this " jeweler" who has a 35 year old reputation, cash for a new sub mariner, a Brietling and a vintage 5512 submariner that I wanted to sell...

2 months later of " waiting " he is now longer in business... no watches and no money.

mannyv11 · 28 March 2014, 04:41 AM

That happened to my mother kind of. She brought her watches to someone to service them.

Rolex ladies president and a 2 tone datejust. Few weeks go by and she hasn't heard from him. Turns out he took her watches and ran. Sad thing is he was in business for a very long time and then just decided to leave our town and head to new york never to be heard from again.

it sucks and to this day my mother refuses to purchase any Rolex because they remind her of the 2 that she had stolen.

Boothroyd · 28 March 2014, 04:49 AM

That's grand theft. Have you reported this to the authorities?

subtona · 28 March 2014, 04:49 AM

Put his name out that 5512 will stand out a bit if it finds its way to a f/s ad

mjclark32 · 28 March 2014, 04:56 AM

Wow, a 35 year reputation!
Sorry to hear about this.

Also, sorry to say but it reminds of this Seinfeld episode:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwnanPuuCwk

ltmgeller · 28 March 2014, 05:17 AM

Sorry to hear.

Brunotheboxer · 28 March 2014, 05:34 AM

There will be blood.

GradyPhilpott · 28 March 2014, 05:56 AM

People can be found, especially when they're fugitives of the law.

GradyPhilpott · 28 March 2014, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Also, sorry to say but it reminds of this Seinfeld episode:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwnanPuuCwk

Seinfeld covered every imaginable human weakness, I think.

cop414 · 28 March 2014, 06:04 AM

Sorry to hear of this, file a police report ASAP. You are probably not the only one out there. Keep us posted.

topgear · 28 March 2014, 06:40 AM

So sorry to hear that.

unclesallie · 28 March 2014, 07:27 AM

Wow. There just must be more to this story. Have you inquired of what has happened to him from neighbors? Other businesses in the area?

nick c · 28 March 2014, 10:42 AM

Sorry to hear

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 28 March 2014, 12:08 PM

How much was it? had to have been 15k or more?
I know what it feels like, i was taken for 18k a few years ago, never found the guy....

Art 1 · 28 March 2014, 12:15 PM

Very sorry to hear about this. I would be hunting him down.

Casey VP-26 · 28 March 2014, 10:11 PM

Sorry to hear this. It is not illegal to pay in cash and even if you pay in cash you should always ask for a receipt. You must try to get your money back. Good Luck.

gmaldari · 29 March 2014, 12:05 AM

There really isn't much more to the story...I wish there was.

Seems like I am not the only person that he has "scammed or robbed." There has been charges filed. Waiting to see what happens now - its very upsetting !

All the reviews on yelp and that I have heard were very positive, - seems like just recently he turned into a thief.

Cc1966 · 29 March 2014, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

Sorry to hear of this, file a police report ASAP. You are probably not the only one out there. Keep us posted.

x2 ~ This from Tim...Good luck.

Kingair · 29 March 2014, 02:55 AM

OMG . . . what an A****** !

Good luck and file a report !

HAGWe

sea-dweller · 29 March 2014, 03:53 AM

Sorry to hear of this!

Laszlo · 29 March 2014, 08:53 AM

So wrong... so very sorry.

Lion · 29 March 2014, 09:08 AM

I'm sorry to hear of your loss and trust the Police and Authorities will find this thief and Justice will be served. Even though you do your homework and feel you can trust a person who has a well established business...you never can be 100% sure. All you can do is have faith...more than likely this person has made a few mistakes along the way and will leave a trail and when found will be prosecuted!!!

Good luck...

Shade · 1 April 2014, 12:30 AM

Wow thats too bad - not trying to defend the culprit but something must have happened to make a 35 years experienced watchguy turns to a thief!

I hope you get closure and get some - if not all - your watches and money back.. Sorry to hear about your misfortunes...

gmaldari · 1 April 2014, 12:55 AM

Misfortune doesn't give someone the right to be a theft.

I am out about 14k - money for the new Sub that I have been waiting to buy for years now, and the trade in value for the 2 watches I had given him to sell.

I wish there was something I could do but the truth is there isn't ...

cfw · 1 April 2014, 01:36 AM

Hire a private eye, find him and beat him senseless?

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jjnd08 · 1 April 2014, 03:06 AM

Sorry about that; I know that must really suck...

PGREENBERG · 1 April 2014, 03:19 AM

Was it Wall Street

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Hairdude1 · 1 April 2014, 03:32 AM

Sorry to hear. Have you contacted the police?

gmaldari · 1 April 2014, 05:33 AM

@pgreenberg Yes it was Wall Street Jewelers, are you familiar with them?

It just a very sad situation, was just curious to see if anyone on the forum had come across this Jeweler or my watches. Or if anyone has been in the same situation?

The 5512 was a special watch which I was only trading in because I had the new Sub on "order." The Brietling was a my brothers watch which he didn't really wear so he was selling to get $$$ back to use toward his wedding.

77T · 1 April 2014, 10:25 AM

Thanks for sharing your story. We all learn from these episodes that problems can come in many forms - even amongst long-time businesses.

28 March 2014, 04:37 AM	#1
gmaldari "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New York Posts: 37	I got Robbed Anyone ever get robbed? I used this jeweler that a good friend recommended. Upon his trust I gave this " jeweler" who has a 35 year old reputation, cash for a new sub mariner, a Brietling and a vintage 5512 submariner that I wanted to sell... 2 months later of " waiting " he is now longer in business... no watches and no money.

28 March 2014, 04:49 AM	#3
Boothroyd 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,273	That's grand theft. Have you reported this to the authorities? __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

28 March 2014, 04:49 AM	#4
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,723	Put his name out that 5512 will stand out a bit if it finds its way to a f/s ad __________________

28 March 2014, 04:56 AM	#5
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Wow, a 35 year reputation! Sorry to hear about this. Also, sorry to say but it reminds of this Seinfeld episode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwnanPuuCwk __________________

28 March 2014, 05:56 AM	#8
GradyPhilpott 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,474	People can be found, especially when they're fugitives of the law. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

28 March 2014, 04:41 AM	#2
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,527	That happened to my mother kind of. She brought her watches to someone to service them. Rolex ladies president and a 2 tone datejust. Few weeks go by and she hasn't heard from him. Turns out he took her watches and ran. Sad thing is he was in business for a very long time and then just decided to leave our town and head to new york never to be heard from again. it sucks and to this day my mother refuses to purchase any Rolex because they remind her of the 2 that she had stolen.

28 March 2014, 05:17 AM	#6
ltmgeller 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,796	Sorry to hear.

28 March 2014, 05:34 AM	#7
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	There will be blood.

28 March 2014, 06:04 AM	#10
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,608	Sorry to hear of this, file a police report ASAP. You are probably not the only one out there. Keep us posted. __________________ 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

28 March 2014, 06:40 AM	#11
topgear "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Middle East Watch: 116710 LN, PAM390 Posts: 887	So sorry to hear that.

28 March 2014, 07:27 AM	#12
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Wow. There just must be more to this story. Have you inquired of what has happened to him from neighbors? Other businesses in the area?

28 March 2014, 10:42 AM	#13
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Sorry to hear

28 March 2014, 12:08 PM	#14
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	How much was it? had to have been 15k or more? I know what it feels like, i was taken for 18k a few years ago, never found the guy.... __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder

28 March 2014, 12:15 PM	#15
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Very sorry to hear about this. I would be hunting him down.

28 March 2014, 10:11 PM	#16
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,728	Sorry to hear this. It is not illegal to pay in cash and even if you pay in cash you should always ask for a receipt. You must try to get your money back. Good Luck.

29 March 2014, 12:05 AM	#17
gmaldari "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New York Posts: 37	There really isn't much more to the story...I wish there was. Seems like I am not the only person that he has "scammed or robbed." There has been charges filed. Waiting to see what happens now - its very upsetting ! All the reviews on yelp and that I have heard were very positive, - seems like just recently he turned into a thief.

29 March 2014, 02:55 AM	#19
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	OMG . . . what an A****** ! Good luck and file a report ! HAGWe

29 March 2014, 03:53 AM	#20
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Sorry to hear of this!

29 March 2014, 08:53 AM	#21
Laszlo 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,866	So wrong... so very sorry. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

29 March 2014, 09:08 AM	#22
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I'm sorry to hear of your loss and trust the Police and Authorities will find this thief and Justice will be served. Even though you do your homework and feel you can trust a person who has a well established business...you never can be 100% sure. All you can do is have faith...more than likely this person has made a few mistakes along the way and will leave a trail and when found will be prosecuted!!! Good luck... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

1 April 2014, 12:30 AM	#23
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Wow thats too bad - not trying to defend the culprit but something must have happened to make a 35 years experienced watchguy turns to a thief! I hope you get closure and get some - if not all - your watches and money back.. Sorry to hear about your misfortunes... __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

1 April 2014, 12:55 AM	#24
gmaldari "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New York Posts: 37	Misfortune doesn't give someone the right to be a theft. I am out about 14k - money for the new Sub that I have been waiting to buy for years now, and the trade in value for the 2 watches I had given him to sell. I wish there was something I could do but the truth is there isn't ...

1 April 2014, 01:36 AM	#25
cfw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: roodepoort Watch: Air King 5500 Posts: 507	Hire a private eye, find him and beat him senseless? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 April 2014, 03:06 AM	#26
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Sorry about that; I know that must really suck...

1 April 2014, 03:19 AM	#27
PGREENBERG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Greenberg Location: MIAMI FLORIDA Watch: all of them Posts: 205	Was it Wall Street Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 April 2014, 03:32 AM	#28
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Sorry to hear. Have you contacted the police?

1 April 2014, 05:33 AM	#29
gmaldari "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New York Posts: 37	@pgreenberg Yes it was Wall Street Jewelers, are you familiar with them? It just a very sad situation, was just curious to see if anyone on the forum had come across this Jeweler or my watches. Or if anyone has been in the same situation? The 5512 was a special watch which I was only trading in because I had the new Sub on "order." The Brietling was a my brothers watch which he didn't really wear so he was selling to get $$$ back to use toward his wedding.

1 April 2014, 10:25 AM	#30
77T 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,273	Thanks for sharing your story. We all learn from these episodes that problems can come in many forms - even amongst long-time businesses. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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