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roaddog359 · 25 April 2017, 08:30 AM

I saw on the news today a watch store in California was robbed today and the staff was maced and the watch case was smashed and it looks like some watches where take. Then the store owner comes out with his gun and the robbers flee the store. Anyone have any more info about this incident and what if anything was taken? Or if anyone was hurt? I believe the suspects are still on the run.

morimotom · 25 April 2017, 08:41 AM

http://kron4.com/2017/04/21/attempte...-walnut-creek/

GradyPhilpott · 25 April 2017, 08:46 AM

Good news!

The first suspect attempted to grab items from the case, but the owner managed to fight the men off before they could steal anything.

http://kron4.com/2017/04/21/attempte...-walnut-creek/

JasonKrick · 25 April 2017, 08:46 AM

How come every video surveillance camera has a 0.5 megapixel resolution?

My iPhone has better zoom in clarity than that security footage.

c41006 · 25 April 2017, 08:59 AM

Nothing stolen? That's good

THC · 25 April 2017, 09:06 AM

"Attempted" is the operative word in the article... great news

faz · 25 April 2017, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by morimotom

http://kron4.com/2017/04/21/attempte...-walnut-creek/

Wow. Glad to hear they couldn't get any.

Walnut Creek is a rather quiet small city 30 minutes away from us here in San Jose. I saw Walnut Creek and thought Davidson & Licht but it seems like it is another shop OC Watch company

sea-dweller · 25 April 2017, 10:23 AM

Scary, Walnut Creek is a really nice city. Be careful out there, glad nothing was taken.

btinl · 25 April 2017, 10:47 AM

I live a few towns over from WC, but I've never heard of this store. Good to hear that no one was hurt.

vman · 25 April 2017, 04:19 PM

Wow WC? That's where adventure goes to die... I guess not...

faz · 25 April 2017, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vman

Wow WC? That's where adventure goes to die... I guess not...

But damn nice downtown and people watching.

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Cryten · 25 April 2017, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonKrick

How come every video surveillance camera has a 0.5 megapixel resolution?

My iPhone has better zoom in clarity than that security footage.

My thoughts too. Security cameras have improved significantly in recent years. I changed all mine to 1080p a few years back. I can read the brand on your sunglasses now.

This guy needs an upgrade before it happens again.

Dr. Robert · 26 April 2017, 01:20 AM

I know the owner, he's a terrific guy & im glad he's ok! Davidson & Licht our local Rolex AD had a daylight smash & grab a few years ago......I live in the area, it's gotten very hip, a lot of expensive stuff in the stores now.....brings the sleazebags in.......I work retail, high end footwear & we've had shoplifters.......I need a concealed carry permit now!

NorCalKid · 26 April 2017, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by faz

Wow. Glad to hear they couldn't get any.

Walnut Creek is a rather quiet small city 30 minutes away from us here in San Jose. I saw Walnut Creek and thought Davidson & Licht but it seems like it is another shop OC Watch company

Walnut Creek is right next to some Ghetto areas. Davidson and Licht always has door men/security. They also have signs you have to give them your ID to try a watch on (though they have never asked for mine).

mementomori1983 · 26 April 2017, 04:33 AM

This is crazy. OC Watch Co. is a few minutes from where I work so I visit every now and then. Cool small store. They carry Rolex, Panerai, Omega, and a few other brands, both vintage and modern. The owner, Kyle, is a WIS and a great guy. Glad to hear that he was able to fight off the perps before they stole anything. I hope the scumbags get what they deserve.

Walnut Creek is a nice area that sits right in the middle of rougher cities like Oakland, Vallejo, and Pittsburg/Antioch. It's also crossed by two major freeways, which makes getaways easier. I can see how thieves would target a small store in an area like that.

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kyle7oc · 26 April 2017, 01:24 PM

Here is much better footage of the attempted robbery.

http://www.ktvu.com/news/250518078-story

kyle7oc · 26 April 2017, 01:45 PM

Hey. So I found out after a lot of these news networks do stories the news crew sometimes just films the computer screen for their footage. Which is terrible IMO. If you see the KTVU footage it is much better. They took the footage back to the station and edited it there. All 9 of my camera's in the store are 1080P:). I posted a link that should pop up in this thread soon of it but in sure you can google KTVU footage. Also KRON4 left out the ending of the footage. Hope that helped.

Danny83 · 26 April 2017, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle7oc

Hey. So I found out after a lot of these news networks do stories the news crew sometimes just films the computer screen for their footage. Which is terrible IMO. If you see the KTVU footage it is much better. They took the footage back to the station and edited it there. All 9 of my camera's in the store are 1080P:). I posted a link that should pop up in this thread soon of it but in sure you can google KTVU footage. Also KRON4 left out the ending of the footage. Hope that helped.

Glad your ok man I called you earlier today

Kyle is a good friend of ours he is the SF Redbar chapter leader.

Kostas · 26 April 2017, 01:56 PM

Wow very dramatic footage , glad you're ok and nothing was stolen , good restraint in not pulling the trigger too , you don't want that added drama even though they deserved it

Aphid · 26 April 2017, 01:58 PM

Wow, it's amazing how fast everything happened...not the robbers first attempt at this I think. Glad the victims were not seriously hurt.

BrazenC5 · 27 April 2017, 02:28 PM

My inlaws live in Alamo, going to check out the store next time i go up there.

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Pix · 28 April 2017, 12:56 AM

I still do not understand why these places do not use a safety type glass that is glued to a plastic sheet or plexi.

Andrewlennywatches · 28 April 2017, 01:22 AM

Glad you are okay.i will visit your store when I am in your city.

kyle7oc · 18 May 2017, 03:44 AM

I had just purchased this showcase from another jeweler and was having laminated glass installed the next week. Hows that for timing... The reason stores don't use plexiglass is just like an acrylic crystal. It scratches. Yes strong but scratches very easily.

BNA/LION · 18 May 2017, 03:54 AM

WOW! Glad nobody was hurt, no watches were stolen and the customer that was in the store looking bought the Rolex he was looking at!

Fast reactions by the owner really made the difference.

sleddog · 18 May 2017, 04:24 AM

A reminder: Let's keep the gun (and political) posts to yourself. TRF isn't the place for it!

armen34 · 18 May 2017, 12:00 PM

Wow!! Glad you're ok

25 April 2017, 08:30 AM	#1
roaddog359 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: earth Watch: Bluesy Posts: 865	Watch store in Cali robbed I saw on the news today a watch store in California was robbed today and the staff was maced and the watch case was smashed and it looks like some watches where take. Then the store owner comes out with his gun and the robbers flee the store. Anyone have any more info about this incident and what if anything was taken? Or if anyone was hurt? I believe the suspects are still on the run.

25 April 2017, 08:46 AM	#3
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,345	Good news! The first suspect attempted to grab items from the case, but the owner managed to fight the men off before they could steal anything. http://kron4.com/2017/04/21/attempte...-walnut-creek/ __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

25 April 2017, 10:23 AM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Scary, Walnut Creek is a really nice city. Be careful out there, glad nothing was taken. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

25 April 2017, 04:19 PM	#10
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,224	Wow WC? That's where adventure goes to die... I guess not... __________________ Collector and buyer of Lange, VC, Patek \| 2 FA Enabled

26 April 2017, 01:20 AM	#13
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,224	I know the owner, he's a terrific guy & im glad he's ok! Davidson & Licht our local Rolex AD had a daylight smash & grab a few years ago......I live in the area, it's gotten very hip, a lot of expensive stuff in the stores now.....brings the sleazebags in.......I work retail, high end footwear & we've had shoplifters.......I need a concealed carry permit now! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 April 2017, 08:41 AM	#2
morimotom "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: SD43 Posts: 312	http://kron4.com/2017/04/21/attempte...-walnut-creek/

25 April 2017, 08:46 AM	#4
JasonKrick "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 146	How come every video surveillance camera has a 0.5 megapixel resolution? My iPhone has better zoom in clarity than that security footage.

25 April 2017, 08:59 AM	#5
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,918	Nothing stolen? That's good

25 April 2017, 09:06 AM	#6
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,479	"Attempted" is the operative word in the article... great news

25 April 2017, 10:47 AM	#9
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,942	I live a few towns over from WC, but I've never heard of this store. Good to hear that no one was hurt.

26 April 2017, 04:33 AM	#15
mementomori1983 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 667	Watch store in Cali robbed This is crazy. OC Watch Co. is a few minutes from where I work so I visit every now and then. Cool small store. They carry Rolex, Panerai, Omega, and a few other brands, both vintage and modern. The owner, Kyle, is a WIS and a great guy. Glad to hear that he was able to fight off the perps before they stole anything. I hope the scumbags get what they deserve. Walnut Creek is a nice area that sits right in the middle of rougher cities like Oakland, Vallejo, and Pittsburg/Antioch. It's also crossed by two major freeways, which makes getaways easier. I can see how thieves would target a small store in an area like that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 April 2017, 01:24 PM	#16
kyle7oc "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 3	KTVU (HD) footage of OC Watch attempted Robbery Here is much better footage of the attempted robbery. http://www.ktvu.com/news/250518078-story

26 April 2017, 01:45 PM	#17
kyle7oc "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 3	Hey. So I found out after a lot of these news networks do stories the news crew sometimes just films the computer screen for their footage. Which is terrible IMO. If you see the KTVU footage it is much better. They took the footage back to the station and edited it there. All 9 of my camera's in the store are 1080P:). I posted a link that should pop up in this thread soon of it but in sure you can google KTVU footage. Also KRON4 left out the ending of the footage. Hope that helped.

26 April 2017, 01:56 PM	#19
Kostas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,239	Wow very dramatic footage , glad you're ok and nothing was stolen , good restraint in not pulling the trigger too , you don't want that added drama even though they deserved it

26 April 2017, 01:58 PM	#20
Aphid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Vancouver Posts: 37	Wow, it's amazing how fast everything happened...not the robbers first attempt at this I think. Glad the victims were not seriously hurt.

27 April 2017, 02:28 PM	#21
BrazenC5 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4 Posts: 1,837	My inlaws live in Alamo, going to check out the store next time i go up there. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

28 April 2017, 12:56 AM	#22
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	I still do not understand why these places do not use a safety type glass that is glued to a plastic sheet or plexi.

28 April 2017, 01:22 AM	#23
Andrewlennywatches Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Usa Posts: 93	Glad you are okay.i will visit your store when I am in your city.

18 May 2017, 03:44 AM	#24
kyle7oc "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 3	I had just purchased this showcase from another jeweler and was having laminated glass installed the next week. Hows that for timing... The reason stores don't use plexiglass is just like an acrylic crystal. It scratches. Yes strong but scratches very easily.

18 May 2017, 03:54 AM	#25
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18 May 2017, 04:24 AM	#26
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18 May 2017, 12:00 PM	#27
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