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Old 15 October 2017, 05:40 PM   #1
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Vintage Rolex 5512 stolen in Antwerp Belgium yesterday

Hi,

My 5512 was stolen from my wrist by professional pick pockets yesterday.

Please keep an eye out for this one and please spread the word were you can.

Chances to get it back are little i know but i'm hoping for a small miracle...

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Old 15 October 2017, 06:03 PM   #2
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That's terrible.

How did it happen?
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Old 15 October 2017, 06:17 PM   #3
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Terrible news. Post full serial number so that google will pick it up if it's asked about.
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Old 15 October 2017, 06:34 PM   #4
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Hi Robby, good luck recovering your watch. Some terrible Aholes around depriving people from their hard earned acquisitions. It is truly terrible to hear news like this. Have you filed a report to the local police? On occasions they arrest these gangs so there is likelihood that your watch may be found. Let them know of the serial of the watch too.
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Old 15 October 2017, 06:35 PM   #5
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Serial is 2795339

Guy asking for directions and thanking me with a to physical (realised this afterwards) handshake...

Stupid me...
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Old 15 October 2017, 06:36 PM   #6
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Police report has been filed yes
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Old 15 October 2017, 08:19 PM   #7
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Sorry to see
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Old 15 October 2017, 09:22 PM   #8
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Terrible this happened and I hope you find this beauty asap

Still cant comprehend how these sods do this - like magic
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Old 16 October 2017, 12:30 AM   #9
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Damn - sorry to hear Robby - will keep a lookout
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Old 16 October 2017, 01:04 AM   #10
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. So sorry
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Old 16 October 2017, 01:16 AM   #11
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Robby

Sorry to hear about your misfortune, it alerts us to the fact that it can happen anywhere to anyone.

Hope with a police report and description of the thief, you get your watch back in due course.

I know that members of this forum will be diligent in keeping a look out for any sales for your watch.


Best regards
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Old 16 October 2017, 01:17 AM   #12
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Makes me extra sad when vintage pieces get stolen. They are almost impossible to replace. Hope it hits a good grey dealer who will turn it in.
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Old 16 October 2017, 01:49 AM   #13
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Man, that sucks, miracles do happen, good luck man,
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Old 16 October 2017, 02:20 AM   #14
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Hi Robby,

this sucks really sorry to hear that. I hope they will get the ahole and return your watch. Best of luck


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Old 16 October 2017, 03:21 AM   #15
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So sorry to hear about this Robby....I hope those losers get caught and you find your watch. Such a shame....all the best!
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Old 16 October 2017, 05:10 AM   #16
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Crazy, hope the perp gets caught and the watch turns up. Sorry for the loss, we all gotta be weary.
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Old 16 October 2017, 05:12 AM   #17
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so depressing, hope this works out for you.
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Old 16 October 2017, 05:26 AM   #18
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Terrible news. Sorry to hear.
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Old 16 October 2017, 06:09 AM   #19
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my condolences......glad to hear you are not hurt......at times we have to put this stuff in perspective.....but it still hurts i am sure.

Situations like this make me reluctant to wear anything in excess of 10k replacement value. I have a red that, if stolen, would ruin my year. Sucks.......because all i can do now is visit them at the bank....
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Old 16 October 2017, 06:16 AM   #20
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Sorry to hear this, hope it gets returned.
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Old 16 October 2017, 06:36 AM   #21
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Have faith. I’m sure the police have an idea who this gang of scoundrels.


I blame it on the autoconnect.
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Old 16 October 2017, 08:17 AM   #22
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Sorry for the loss my friend.

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Old 16 October 2017, 02:23 PM   #23
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Horrible. Hope the thief slips up..
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Old 16 October 2017, 03:08 PM   #24
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Best to post all over the internet with something like this

Stolen Rolex 5512 serial # 2795339

If found, please contact me at " "

This way if people search for stolen rolex serial# "yours" it will more likely come up.

Best of luck to you. It may find its way back to you this way.
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Old 16 October 2017, 06:06 PM   #25
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Absolutely gutted for you , I hope the thieves are caught soon & that your watch is also found quickly . Hopefully it will find its way into a honest dealer ,or be posted on the internet & someone recognises the serial number & reports it the authorities.
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Old 16 October 2017, 09:11 PM   #26
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My Rolex Explorer I was stolen in a burglary a few years back (long story), but the bottom line is that the numpty thief tried to sell it to a jewellers who checked the serial number and was notified it was stolen. Bottom line is that I got my watch back and the (prolific) burglar was sent down (not for long enough mind you).

So keep the faith...
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Old 16 October 2017, 10:58 PM   #27
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Don’t forget to notify the RCS’s. Hope you are able to recover it.
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Old 16 October 2017, 11:36 PM   #28
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So sad to hear. This video is very educational and lets you see how it's done. Forewarned is forearmed...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY-eMyC5bWo
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Old 17 October 2017, 04:27 AM   #29
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Yes it’s very easy for them ,I had a similar experience but with a better ending luckily ,was at a very fancy brunch in So Cal at a Hilton hotel & they have a magician that they have walk from table to table doing tricks ,one of his tricks was he pulled my watch out from behind my ear ,I didn’t even know he had taken of my wrist.
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Old 17 October 2017, 11:37 AM   #30
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I wear mine on a Nato strap. It is not coming off without me knowing it.
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