Stolen Patek 5164-A in Northern California Bay Area Serial 7126557

[mkaza001]

Hello Users,

Today was very sad day for me. I had my Patek 5164-A watch with box and documents stolen from me. If anyone notices someone trying to sell it, please dm me! I'm working on getting it reported stolen with Patek and other registries.

Last seen location: San Jose, CA

Description of the stolen watch:

Year: February, 2018
Brand: Patek Philippe Watch
Model/Reference: 5164A-001 - Aquanaut Travel Time
Dial: Noir/Gris Decor Arabe + SLM C1
Bracelet: Tropical
Serial: 7126557
Movement: 6234233
Caliber: 324 S C FUS

Original Box and Packaging?: Yes - included
Original papers and all original documentation?: Yes - included
Certification of Authentication?: Yes - included
Original Watch Tag?: Yes - Included
Original Stylus for the watch?: Yes- Included

[andyol1966]

So sorry to hear this news. How was it stolen?

[joli160]

That's very sad to hear

[offrdmania]

If it was box and papers, I wonder if this was a sale gone wrong and someone ran off with it. One reason why I will never meet in person to sell a watch unless I am dropping it off after its been fully paid for.

[Calatrava r]

Please tell us what happened to learn from this and hopefully prevent it from happening to another owner. Hope you are reunited with your watch soon.

[gummy]

Sorry to hear.

[brandrea]

Sorry to hear this.

I'll say welcome to the forum, I wish it were under better circumstances and I truly hope you recover your watch

[Rolexflex]

I'm so sorry man. Karma is a bitch and I hope he gets whats coming to him

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[BillA]

What happened? How was it stolen?

[campfire]

Sorry to hear this. I wish you all the best.

[danicasi2002]

I am sorry to hear about what is a very significant loss. That was a beautiful piece and I hope it finds its way back to you. Good luck.

[Bearxj86]

Really saddened to hear this. Hang in there man!

[AK797]

Box and papers too - How so?

[GB-man]

Sorry to hear that. Sale turned robbery?

[aj_tucker]

Major bummer man. I can't imagine your anger and frustration. Good luck bringing it home.

[CorradoBrit]

Wonder if its the same gang operating in the Bay Area. More details please OP.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...hlight=oakland

[mkaza001]

Ya it was a sale gone wrong. Wanted to do a face-to-face transaction. The guy was slick and the initial conversation made me trust him more. That shit went the wrong way when I decided to show him the watch.

[SECRET M]

No way! Insane. Share the contact info so no one else is fooled


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[mkaza001]

Lucas Baker, lucas420earth at mail dot com, 707-346-4868, 707-346-4797

[rockdrock]

That’s f%%ed up. Sorry to hear. I will stay alert. Hopefully insured.


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[PPcollector]

So sorry to hear this but now we have his info...let us band together and bomb his phone with calls 24/7. Just make sure to block your phone number when you call him.

[sensui]

Terrible. I'm so sorry op. Hope you're physically okay from this.

When I deal face to face payment has to be confirmed prior. If the buyer doesn't like it I move on. Only exception is for friends and people I actually know in the hobby.

Karma is real in every way, these guys will get what's coming. Sorry for your loss op.

[Passionata]

have u talked w the cops ?

[m3tek44]

I"m sorry to hear!! Given I am here in Bay Area I'll keep my eyes out as I am in the market as well. Thanks!

[mkaza001]

Originally Posted by Passionata

have u talked w the cops ?

Yes already created a report and registered it as stolen.

[interestedwatcher]

With respect - what happened? Jumped with a weapon? Where did you meet?

These sorts of details, while personal can help others not fall for the same trap.

[Bearxj86]

Originally Posted by mkaza001

Yes already created a report and registered it as stolen.

Be good to understand the specifics (I know its painful) to help others. In SoCal we've had situations even meeting in banks where the thief will try to make conversation but they are waiting for the moment to grab the watch and run off before you can react. In many cases, just the watch was stolen and they left the box and card behind (Rolex).

The Patek box is bigger/heavier, you could still quickly close it, grab it and run. This one sounds a bit less than a grab and run, it might have been armed robbery if the thief made it out with box, papers, and watch.

[Pongster]

How i wish there were also Trusted Buyers.

But if we limit buyers to reputable forum members, market would be limited.

Anyway, praying that this is resolved favorably for you OP.

[chiscott_29]

I'm really sorry to hear about this and it is definitely unnerving. I wish you the best in recovering it.

[ap1]

This is horrible. My policy is, no face to face. Some buyers seem turned off by this but that’s my rule. My feeling is references are king