Rolex Stolen from wrist in Barcelona

[Little machines]

Unfortunately we have to be vigilant today no matter what part of the world we travel. sorry about the robbery and most important you both were not harmed. I hope you find a little solace sooner than later .

[joli160]

Terrible experience OP, it could have been worse.

It’s only getting worse unfortunately.

[alex.cicollo]

Register it on thewatchregister.com

I also suggest you start a thread with the serial number and “stolen” on the title.

I’m really sorry these low life people got away with your watch

[jamesbondOO7]

Originally Posted by StevieWatch

Really sorry to hear this. I’m going to Lisbon on Tuesday and was planning on taking a nice watch. Might have to rethink now.

Barcelona is not Lisbon and Lisbon is not Barcelona. Bad luck happens anywhere anyway.

[travisb]

Bad news.
Glad you and your girlfriend are ok.

[1William]

Sorry to hear. Glad you and your girlfriend are ok.

[brandrea]

Sorry to hear OP. I hope you somehow get it back. Glad to hear no one was hurt.

[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

Barcelona is not Lisbon and Lisbon is not Barcelona. Bad luck happens anywhere anyway.

Not even the same country!

[amh]

PSA: Wear a Tudor when visiting a bad part of town.

[Clay7484]

Hopefully this helps someone make the decision not to wear a Rolex in a tourist area. These guys were pros and worked together. I still can’t believe how quickly it happened.

[KeithP]

Very sorry OP. Super sh!tty all around.

[nr1416]

Sorry to hear, glad no one got hurt.

[Langnam]

Originally Posted by StevieWatch

Really sorry to hear this. I’m going to Lisbon on Tuesday and was planning on taking a nice watch. Might have to rethink now.

Portugal is safe. Been all through Portugal, Madeira, Azores wearing a Rolex.

Same goes for trains to and from Naples and Rome.

No one cares about your watch in Portugal.


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[77T]

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

Barcelona is not Lisbon and Lisbon is not Barcelona. Bad luck happens anywhere anyway.

Agree - so much depends on where you are even in relatively safe areas.

Lisbon has a general crime rate which is half that of Barcelona.




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[Faze101]

Sorry to hear OP. I heard all the stories about Barca, went there last week but seemed relatively safe but just goes to show you have to be weary when travelling anywhere these days.


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[Number3]

Originally Posted by Faze101

Sorry to hear OP. I heard all the stories about Barca, went there last week but seemed relatively safe but just goes to show you have to be weary when travelling anywhere these days.


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I’m often weary when travelling!

[Gobee]

Lots of professional thieves in Europe. This had to be expected. They see money on someone easily accessible so they take it. Sorry for your lost

[Tricolore66]

It happens everywhere today. In Houston you would have also been shot. Glad the OP wasn’t hurt.

[alphadweller]

Sorry to hear, OP. A very sad state of affairs indeed. I hope you recover soon from this nasty experience.

People, Barcelona is notorious for watch thefts. Wear a cheap watch there, same goes with Paris, London, Rome, Brussels, NYC and other big cities with a relatively high crime index. This information is public, do your homework before travelling.

Ask yourself: is the pleasure of wearing a nice piece on the wrist in such places worth the risk of being mugged?

[StevieWatch]

Originally Posted by Langnam

Portugal is safe. Been all through Portugal, Madeira, Azores wearing a Rolex.

Same goes for trains to and from Naples and Rome.

No one cares about your watch in Portugal.


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The point is any large city is a magnet for crime. Rome is notorious for pickpockets. Madeira and the Azores is nothing like a large capital city such as Lisbon. My family live there and have told me pickpocketing is very common on the metro in Lisbon. Your opinion is not helpful for anyone!

[StevieWatch]

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

Not even the same country!

You’re missing the point!

[AF_Rob]

Sorry to hear, OP. I hope you are made whole somehow. I also hope this doesn't discourage you to travel in the future.

A cautionary tale to all here.

[WILLIWALKER]

Originally Posted by -Ally-

What could the difference be?

I'm going to get my fingers tapped

[Meyrin]

That´s nasty, but at least you weren´hurt, that´s the most important thing. Unfortunately, putting up resistance to a street thug and punching him can result in you maybe getting shot or stabbed...it´s happened often enough in London, for example. But I know I´d certainly feel a terrible rage if some punk tried this with me, and would probably lose it and lash out too! But it´s not a good idea, imo, if you think about it...

[kangamatt]

Glad you're safe!

[omar-rye]

Did the police charge you with assault for attacking the poor thief?

[JRell]

Glad you got a punch in! Some people are such loser scum.

[QuelleHeureEstIl]

Also Geneva is attracting teams of pickpocketer from French cities and Italy.

So be careful cause they do not work alone and they can get violent if you resist.

Always wear long sleeves. Avoid bling or a watch looking like a RM. Do not get drunk. Being with your wife or kid is not a shield. If you are not in your prime, be extra precautious.

https://www.20min.ch/fr/story/deux-a...e-153335251848
https://www.radiolac.ch/actualite/ge...etes-a-naples/
https://www.tdg.ch/pizzaiolo-reconve...e-947911568782

[saltyandwet]

Originally Posted by QuelleHeureEstIl

Also Geneva is attracting teams of pickpocketer from French cities and Italy. So be careful cause they do not work alone and they can get violent if you resist.

Always wear long sleeves. Avoid bling. Do not get drunk. Being with your wife or kid is not a shield. If you are not in your prime, be extra precautious.

https://www.20min.ch/fr/story/deux-a...e-153335251848

"If you are not in your prime, be extra precautious." WTF does that even mean?

[QuelleHeureEstIl]

Originally Posted by saltyandwet

"If you are not in your prime, be extra precautious." WTF does that even mean?

Pickpocketers do not care using violence if the person is old or a women... on the contrary. And falling during a violent attack when you are old has not the same consequences, hasn't it?

https://youtu.be/ccGTBCF8K3M?t=64

(That video is in Geneva)