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xbox · 27 February 2015, 09:52 PM

Happy Friday!

cop414 · 27 February 2015, 09:52 PM

OMG Tom, I can't believe it. You gotta be like a kid on Christmas Eve, I know that you wrote this off. Fantastic! Please keep us posted today on the unfolding of this tale!

brandrea · 27 February 2015, 09:53 PM

Wow, great to hear!!!

watchwatcher · 27 February 2015, 09:57 PM

That is awesome news!!

So happy for you Tom, and hopefully the condition of the watch will be OK.

Have a great weekend!

CharlieMae · 27 February 2015, 10:01 PM

So let me be the bearer of some potentially bad news...

If the pawn shop owner does not agree to return your watch without compensation you will be faced with a dilemma.

That dilemma is that you will have to hire a lawyer and sue him for the watch. This will take YEARS in Japan, not weeks or months. It will cost you THOUSANDS of dollars in legal fees and court fees.

The pawn shop owner is no dummy, they have all been down this road before. Even after you can prove the watch is rightfully yours, you will have to prevail in court to get it back if he doesnt voluntarily turn it over.

He will not be able to sell it either until the court proceedings is over, but at that point what does he care? He is out his money and giving it back to you wont help him recover his losses, only a hardline position for compensation will.

I strongly suggest that if kindness and a good story dont persuade him to return it to you voluntarily, that you pay this guy some nominal fee to get it back. Get a receipt.

When you finally do sell it one day, whatever you paid PLUS the amount you had to pay to the pawn shop will be your cost basis. You will only be responsible for any taxes on the profit above that cost basis.

Hope he gives it back voluntarily, but it doesnt sound like he will.

mjclark32 · 27 February 2015, 10:04 PM

Glad to hear. Hopefully now you can get it without an issue

AMCK87 · 27 February 2015, 10:05 PM

So happy to hear! Look forward to wristshots with your returned Grail soon!

JGM411 · 27 February 2015, 10:15 PM

Congratulations: Please post a picture of you, your watch and your expression upon its return to you.

osamu · 27 February 2015, 10:17 PM

Wow great to hear, my heart sunk reading your story and was disappointed in the people that would do that to you. I'm glad to hear it was found and wishing you the best in recovering it.

doc.kool · 27 February 2015, 10:18 PM

Nothing short of a miracle. Hope you get in back onto your wrist soon (without any further headache)

Seaward · 27 February 2015, 10:25 PM

Nice! Great news!

GarageBMW · 27 February 2015, 10:26 PM

Great news, glad to hear it was found so quickly.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 27 February 2015, 10:29 PM

It's always great to see stories like this that work out in the end. So glad that you're going to be getting it back.

As for the pawn shop: they were a victim as well in a way. Even if they were suspicious of the watch, they still handed over money for a stolen item that should be returned to you. It's a good sign that they did their due diligence to see if the watch was stolen and then reported it to the police, but you should not have to pay them anything in order to get the watch back.

pexus · 27 February 2015, 10:34 PM

we often read posts about unfortunate loss or theft. So this is wonderful! happy for you !

V.lats97nsx · 27 February 2015, 10:35 PM

Wow your one lucky guy.

1st amg · 27 February 2015, 10:41 PM

Wow! You must have done some good in your life....good karma, what goes around comes around. Very happy for you.

locutus49 · 27 February 2015, 10:45 PM

Agree with above poster. You may want to pay some nominal reward to the pawn shop to avoid lengthy litigation. The police can help on how much to give. Just a thought. And big congrats.

joli160 · 27 February 2015, 10:47 PM

I would file a complaint by the local Police towards the pawn shop. They did not show due diligence when purchasing.
You stated that you warned them after your watch was stolen so they are guilty for buying stolen merchandise which is in my country considered a higher crime than the actual theft.
Because of this kind of shady Mickey Mouse businesses thief's can sell their loot very easily, they need to be put out of business.

Let's hope you have your watch back soon.

mfer · 27 February 2015, 10:52 PM

I don't know Japan law, but when the police tell you that you should pay the pawn shop, it might be trouble.

Good luck.

cab56 · 27 February 2015, 10:57 PM

It's wonderful to hear a good news story.

Numberjack · 27 February 2015, 11:14 PM

I can only echo what others have said, fantastic news. Great to see it going back to its rightful owner.

ILOVEIT · 27 February 2015, 11:14 PM

All the best from me! We should never stop praying!

kingkonger · 27 February 2015, 11:18 PM

Happy for you and hope it goes all well now! It's destiny!!!

Urosfan · 27 February 2015, 11:19 PM

Great news glad it worked out

jujin · 27 February 2015, 11:19 PM

Wow! This is a sign... NEVER sell this watch!

tkerrmd · 27 February 2015, 11:20 PM

WOW that is awesome to hear Tom!!

HL65 · 27 February 2015, 11:20 PM

Wow amazing news Tom! Love seeing perfect ending to a sad story! Cheers,

Bangel · 27 February 2015, 11:21 PM

I'm so happy for you Tom!

May your watch be back on your wrist real soon.

DJ TT 2002 · 27 February 2015, 11:30 PM

This is wonderful news!!
I hope you can have your Daytona back on your wrist soon

Vincent65 · 27 February 2015, 11:34 PM

Good news - I'd give the shop a fee and be glad to get it back, if it's in good shape....

27 February 2015, 09:52 PM	#62
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,824	OMG Tom, I can't believe it. You gotta be like a kid on Christmas Eve, I know that you wrote this off. Fantastic! Please keep us posted today on the unfolding of this tale! __________________ 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

27 February 2015, 10:04 PM	#66
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Glad to hear. Hopefully now you can get it without an issue __________________

27 February 2015, 10:25 PM	#71
Seaward "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Charles Location: New York Posts: 607	Nice! Great news! __________________ 14060M 116520 116300 116710BLNR 116500LN

27 February 2015, 10:34 PM	#74
pexus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Penang Posts: 246	we often read posts about unfortunate loss or theft. So this is wonderful! happy for you ! __________________ [SIGPIC]

27 February 2015, 10:47 PM	#78
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,342	I would file a complaint by the local Police towards the pawn shop. They did not show due diligence when purchasing. You stated that you warned them after your watch was stolen so they are guilty for buying stolen merchandise which is in my country considered a higher crime than the actual theft. Because of this kind of shady Mickey Mouse businesses thief's can sell their loot very easily, they need to be put out of business. Let's hope you have your watch back soon. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

27 February 2015, 09:52 PM	#61
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	Happy Friday!

27 February 2015, 09:53 PM	#63
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,577	Wow, great to hear!!!

27 February 2015, 09:57 PM	#64
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,478	That is awesome news!! So happy for you Tom, and hopefully the condition of the watch will be OK. Have a great weekend!

27 February 2015, 10:01 PM	#65
CharlieMae Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 171	So let me be the bearer of some potentially bad news... If the pawn shop owner does not agree to return your watch without compensation you will be faced with a dilemma. That dilemma is that you will have to hire a lawyer and sue him for the watch. This will take YEARS in Japan, not weeks or months. It will cost you THOUSANDS of dollars in legal fees and court fees. The pawn shop owner is no dummy, they have all been down this road before. Even after you can prove the watch is rightfully yours, you will have to prevail in court to get it back if he doesnt voluntarily turn it over. He will not be able to sell it either until the court proceedings is over, but at that point what does he care? He is out his money and giving it back to you wont help him recover his losses, only a hardline position for compensation will. I strongly suggest that if kindness and a good story dont persuade him to return it to you voluntarily, that you pay this guy some nominal fee to get it back. Get a receipt. When you finally do sell it one day, whatever you paid PLUS the amount you had to pay to the pawn shop will be your cost basis. You will only be responsible for any taxes on the profit above that cost basis. Hope he gives it back voluntarily, but it doesnt sound like he will.

27 February 2015, 10:05 PM	#67
AMCK87 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,339	So happy to hear! Look forward to wristshots with your returned Grail soon!

27 February 2015, 10:15 PM	#68
JGM411 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Carlyle Posts: 49	Congratulations: Please post a picture of you, your watch and your expression upon its return to you.

27 February 2015, 10:17 PM	#69
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	Wow great to hear, my heart sunk reading your story and was disappointed in the people that would do that to you. I'm glad to hear it was found and wishing you the best in recovering it.

27 February 2015, 10:18 PM	#70
doc.kool "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 610	Nothing short of a miracle. Hope you get in back onto your wrist soon (without any further headache)

27 February 2015, 10:26 PM	#72
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,874	Great news, glad to hear it was found so quickly.

27 February 2015, 10:29 PM	#73
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,623	It's always great to see stories like this that work out in the end. So glad that you're going to be getting it back. As for the pawn shop: they were a victim as well in a way. Even if they were suspicious of the watch, they still handed over money for a stolen item that should be returned to you. It's a good sign that they did their due diligence to see if the watch was stolen and then reported it to the police, but you should not have to pay them anything in order to get the watch back.

27 February 2015, 10:35 PM	#75
V.lats97nsx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Syracuse Posts: 3,861	Wow your one lucky guy.

27 February 2015, 10:41 PM	#76
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,457	Wow! You must have done some good in your life....good karma, what goes around comes around. Very happy for you.

27 February 2015, 10:45 PM	#77
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Agree with above poster. You may want to pay some nominal reward to the pawn shop to avoid lengthy litigation. The police can help on how much to give. Just a thought. And big congrats.

27 February 2015, 10:52 PM	#79
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	I don't know Japan law, but when the police tell you that you should pay the pawn shop, it might be trouble. Good luck. __________________ member#3242

27 February 2015, 10:57 PM	#80
cab56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: Canada Watch: many! Posts: 1,134	It's wonderful to hear a good news story.

27 February 2015, 11:14 PM	#81
Numberjack "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 158	I can only echo what others have said, fantastic news. Great to see it going back to its rightful owner.

27 February 2015, 11:14 PM	#82
ILOVEIT Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Orlando Posts: 17	All the best from me! We should never stop praying!

27 February 2015, 11:18 PM	#83
kingkonger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: UK Posts: 183	Happy for you and hope it goes all well now! It's destiny!!!

27 February 2015, 11:19 PM	#84
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Great news glad it worked out

27 February 2015, 11:19 PM	#85
jujin "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 307	Wow! This is a sign... NEVER sell this watch!

27 February 2015, 11:20 PM	#86
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	WOW that is awesome to hear Tom!!

27 February 2015, 11:20 PM	#87
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,385	Wow amazing news Tom! Love seeing perfect ending to a sad story! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 February 2015, 11:21 PM	#88
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I'm so happy for you Tom! May your watch be back on your wrist real soon.

27 February 2015, 11:30 PM	#89
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,058	This is wonderful news!! I hope you can have your Daytona back on your wrist soon

27 February 2015, 11:34 PM	#90
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	Good news - I'd give the shop a fee and be glad to get it back, if it's in good shape....

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