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50calRay · 31 July 2008, 01:55 PM

Hello People,

I wished I could reply with a more friendly post but the fact of the matter is my Rolex has been stolen

I'm looking for information on what I can do to retreve my watch?

Thanks for your help and suggestions,
Ray

Info : Yachtmaster
SN : Z04XXXX
Style: 1622
DIAL: Platinum

gtbike72 · 31 July 2008, 02:02 PM

How was it stolen?

pwrslider · 31 July 2008, 04:54 PM

Hate to tell ya......those very rarely make it back to the owner. Hopefully you filed a report with your serial number. Only way you nmight see it...is if it's seized in a drug or parole raid....or if it makes its way to a pawn shop.

sorry........

Lol-x · 31 July 2008, 08:05 PM

Report it to Rolex, they have a stolen watches database.
If your watch is ever entrusted to Rolex for service, they will notify you and return it to them if you can prove it is yours (police report).

pwrslider · 31 July 2008, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Report it to Rolex, they have a stolen watches database.
If your watch is ever entrusted to Rolex for service, they will notify you and return it to them if you can prove it is yours (police report).

ooops...yeah, that too.........but I hope thats already been done!

-Subsevens · 31 July 2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwrslider

Hate to tell ya......those very rarely make it back to the owner. Hopefully you filed a report with your serial number. Only way you nmight see it...is if it's seized in a drug or parole raid....or if it makes its way to a pawn shop.

X2. Unfortunately, I know your pain. I had my very first and beloved Sub Date stolen out of my work truck. This was after I just had it serviced and returned from RSC. Once you report it as stolen (with the serial number) to the appropriate law enforcement agency, the number is entered into the National Crime Information Center. This is a nation wide data base exclusive to law enforcement, providing law enforcement officers with the ability to trace the watch via the serial numbers.

Also, LOL-X was right about reporting it to Rolex. Just make sure you have ample copies of the police report handy.

After several years, I have all but given up on ever seeing mine again

Hopefully you were insured.

Best of luck!

Tools · 1 August 2008, 12:42 AM

Welcome

Nothing hits you harder than this..

I had some stolen during a burglary 15 years ago and they have never turned up.....

roadcarver · 1 August 2008, 12:48 AM

How was it stolen? I'd report it to the police and your local RSC.

I hope it is insured.

50calRay · 1 August 2008, 04:06 AM

Thanks for your replys,

I'm not sure how/when it was stolen to tell the truth. I rarely ware the watch and kept it in the orignal box inside my closet. We have house keepers but I trust them...had them for years without a single issue. Anyhow, back in May we took a two month trip to Arizona. We rented a house in Tucson and hired some house keeping. About two weeks before coming home I opened my Rolex box and it was gone! The last time I opened the box was long before our trip. So I don't know if it ever made it to Tucson or if it was stolen in Tuscon. Then to make things worse, we took a week trip up to Sadona while we were in Arizona. So it could have been lifted before I left or either in Tucson or Sadona? I never tried waring it once until almost time to come home.

I have never filed a police report before and not sure what place to report it stolen? The other thing was my wife mentioned she had put a bunch of watches in the safe before we left for Tucson. So I had to wait until I got home to see if it was in the safe...nope. I'm glad we locked the rest up...my watch was one of the cheaper ones. Anyhow, I'm going down to the PD and file a report so I can get it on the list with Rolex and Law Enforcement.

As for insurence, ya, we have insurence but this isn't about the money, A) someone took something that wasn't theirs and B) my wife gave me that watch as a Christmas gift!

50calRay · 1 August 2008, 05:46 AM

Umm...every other post actually gets posted?

Anyhow, I'm not sure how or when the watch was lifted. I keep the watch in the original box in my closest. May 30th, we took a two month trip to Arizona. So without checking my watch, I through the box in my suit case. Then once I got to our rent house in Tucson, I placed it in a bed side dresser. July 10th, we took a week trip up to Sadona and again, without checking the box for the watch, I simply through it in my suit case. It wasn't until we got back to Tucson from this trip, when I actually noticed the watch missing. You see we had two different sets of house keepers and nanny's for both houses and the hotel/resort had it's own house keeping. So technicaly it could have been lifted from three different places in two different states.

Well I just got back from my local PD and they was reluctant to even file a report. They seem to think it was stolen out of town on vaction which I can agree but since I can't varify I left town with it, I think it's only fair to do a report here localy. My next course of action is to contact both the resort and the city of Tucson. Then contact Rolex and see if they can keep an eye out for my watch.

Thanks for your support and suggestions,
Ray

50calRay · 1 August 2008, 07:37 AM

Update: I've reported this to the local PD and faxed the info to Rolex. I'm going to start contacting the Arizona side of this shortly.

pwrslider · 1 August 2008, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 50calRay

Update: I've reported this to the local PD and faxed the info to Rolex. I'm going to start contacting the Arizona side of this shortly.

Good idea..they can post a "watch" in the pawn details! Just in case!!

capitalj · 3 August 2008, 12:42 PM

ruff story man

Its pretty incredible that in 2008 there is no tracking technology embedded into our most precious of items

with a rolex i bet they could place that sort of technology in one of the links of the bracelet
a lowjack for watches

best of luck

frostie · 3 August 2008, 08:26 PM

Sorry to hear that hope that you will be able to find your rolex watch

Welcome to TRF and enjoy our lovely forum

Tombstone · 3 August 2008, 09:46 PM

I would contact each law enforcement department in each city where you were at. The local P.D. can not do much as they don't work in the other cities you were at. The best the local Police can do is take a report I do not see any Detective driving to those cities to investigate the theft. You should spend the time and call the other departments as well.

oneillba · 3 August 2008, 11:34 PM

Ray, sorry to hear about your watch. All the advice previously posted is spot on. Good luck and here is to hoping that it will be found/returned to you. One comment to all -- it seems the safest place for our Rollies are on our wrists.

50calRay · 4 August 2008, 05:32 AM

Thanks people,

So far I contact the resport I stayed at in Arizona which yeilded nothing. All they said is they'll look into and that I should have kept it in the hotel safe. I'm going to contact Rolex tomorrow and make sure they got my fax. Then I'll put in a call to the Tucson PD as well.

tudorman8276 · 5 August 2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Report it to Rolex, they have a stolen watches database.
If your watch is ever entrusted to Rolex for service, they will notify you and return it to them if you can prove it is yours (police report).

....hope it surfaces!!

....nonetheless, welcome to our forum.

Stan.

mickeydainish · 9 August 2008, 08:49 AM

Tough one 50c.... U have done the right thing...... Stick around and post some pics of your other watches.. :-)

veilstylez · 9 August 2008, 10:13 AM

You should ask this guy...
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=48166

I dont know how it would make it to VA but its worth a shot.

nch209 · 9 August 2008, 10:28 AM

Pm sent. Guy wrote me and said it is sold. Who knows, but the serial was different that yours. He send me pics of it weeks ago, and as of today law enforcement databases do no show it stolen, nor does the large Swiss watch database that a forum member mentioned. As for rolex themselves, don't hold your breath. I called them today stating I had suspicion of a local stolen watch, and they said their database was for internal use only, and if they checked thus one and it was hot- they may be I obligated to look into it---god forbid. I like there product, but times like this make them look like a joke.

TempoKing · 30 August 2008, 12:09 AM

My 2c.-

Search for the youngest unmarried house keeper.-

Now about the guy in Phoenix.
If he has the watch consider yourself very lucky...like.. you have fallen from mount Everest,
landed on your feet unharmed ...and also...found a wallet full of cash.

31 July 2008, 01:55 PM	#1
50calRay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 11	New guy: help Rolex stolen Hello People, I wished I could reply with a more friendly post but the fact of the matter is my Rolex has been stolen I'm looking for information on what I can do to retreve my watch? Thanks for your help and suggestions, Ray Info : Yachtmaster SN : Z04XXXX Style: 1622 DIAL: Platinum

31 July 2008, 02:02 PM	#2
gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	How was it stolen? __________________

31 July 2008, 04:54 PM	#3
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	Hate to tell ya......those very rarely make it back to the owner. Hopefully you filed a report with your serial number. Only way you nmight see it...is if it's seized in a drug or parole raid....or if it makes its way to a pawn shop. sorry........ __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

31 July 2008, 08:05 PM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,230	Report it to Rolex, they have a stolen watches database. If your watch is ever entrusted to Rolex for service, they will notify you and return it to them if you can prove it is yours (police report). __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

1 August 2008, 12:42 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,040	Welcome Nothing hits you harder than this.. I had some stolen during a burglary 15 years ago and they have never turned up..... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

1 August 2008, 12:48 AM	#8
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	How was it stolen? I'd report it to the police and your local RSC. I hope it is insured. __________________ I'm just a cook...

1 August 2008, 04:06 AM	#9
50calRay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 11	Thanks for your replys, I'm not sure how/when it was stolen to tell the truth. I rarely ware the watch and kept it in the orignal box inside my closet. We have house keepers but I trust them...had them for years without a single issue. Anyhow, back in May we took a two month trip to Arizona. We rented a house in Tucson and hired some house keeping. About two weeks before coming home I opened my Rolex box and it was gone! The last time I opened the box was long before our trip. So I don't know if it ever made it to Tucson or if it was stolen in Tuscon. Then to make things worse, we took a week trip up to Sadona while we were in Arizona. So it could have been lifted before I left or either in Tucson or Sadona? I never tried waring it once until almost time to come home. I have never filed a police report before and not sure what place to report it stolen? The other thing was my wife mentioned she had put a bunch of watches in the safe before we left for Tucson. So I had to wait until I got home to see if it was in the safe...nope. I'm glad we locked the rest up...my watch was one of the cheaper ones. Anyhow, I'm going down to the PD and file a report so I can get it on the list with Rolex and Law Enforcement. As for insurence, ya, we have insurence but this isn't about the money, A) someone took something that wasn't theirs and B) my wife gave me that watch as a Christmas gift!

1 August 2008, 05:46 AM	#10
50calRay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 11	Umm...every other post actually gets posted? Anyhow, I'm not sure how or when the watch was lifted. I keep the watch in the original box in my closest. May 30th, we took a two month trip to Arizona. So without checking my watch, I through the box in my suit case. Then once I got to our rent house in Tucson, I placed it in a bed side dresser. July 10th, we took a week trip up to Sadona and again, without checking the box for the watch, I simply through it in my suit case. It wasn't until we got back to Tucson from this trip, when I actually noticed the watch missing. You see we had two different sets of house keepers and nanny's for both houses and the hotel/resort had it's own house keeping. So technicaly it could have been lifted from three different places in two different states. Well I just got back from my local PD and they was reluctant to even file a report. They seem to think it was stolen out of town on vaction which I can agree but since I can't varify I left town with it, I think it's only fair to do a report here localy. My next course of action is to contact both the resort and the city of Tucson. Then contact Rolex and see if they can keep an eye out for my watch. Thanks for your support and suggestions, Ray

1 August 2008, 07:37 AM	#11
50calRay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 11	Update: I've reported this to the local PD and faxed the info to Rolex. I'm going to start contacting the Arizona side of this shortly.

3 August 2008, 12:42 PM	#13
capitalj Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: brooklyn ny Posts: 18	w0w ruff story man Its pretty incredible that in 2008 there is no tracking technology embedded into our most precious of items with a rolex i bet they could place that sort of technology in one of the links of the bracelet a lowjack for watches best of luck

3 August 2008, 08:26 PM	#14
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Sorry to hear that hope that you will be able to find your rolex watch Welcome to TRF and enjoy our lovely forum __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

3 August 2008, 09:46 PM	#15
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	I would contact each law enforcement department in each city where you were at. The local P.D. can not do much as they don't work in the other cities you were at. The best the local Police can do is take a report I do not see any Detective driving to those cities to investigate the theft. You should spend the time and call the other departments as well. __________________ Always working...by choice

3 August 2008, 11:34 PM	#16
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Ray, sorry to hear about your watch. All the advice previously posted is spot on. Good luck and here is to hoping that it will be found/returned to you. One comment to all -- it seems the safest place for our Rollies are on our wrists. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

4 August 2008, 05:32 AM	#17
50calRay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 11	Thanks people, So far I contact the resport I stayed at in Arizona which yeilded nothing. All they said is they'll look into and that I should have kept it in the hotel safe. I'm going to contact Rolex tomorrow and make sure they got my fax. Then I'll put in a call to the Tucson PD as well.

9 August 2008, 08:49 AM	#19
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	Tough one 50c.... U have done the right thing...... Stick around and post some pics of your other watches.. :-)

9 August 2008, 10:13 AM	#20
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	You should ask this guy... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=48166 I dont know how it would make it to VA but its worth a shot.

9 August 2008, 10:28 AM	#21
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	Pm sent. Guy wrote me and said it is sold. Who knows, but the serial was different that yours. He send me pics of it weeks ago, and as of today law enforcement databases do no show it stolen, nor does the large Swiss watch database that a forum member mentioned. As for rolex themselves, don't hold your breath. I called them today stating I had suspicion of a local stolen watch, and they said their database was for internal use only, and if they checked thus one and it was hot- they may be I obligated to look into it---god forbid. I like there product, but times like this make them look like a joke. __________________ nch209

30 August 2008, 12:09 AM	#22
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	My 2c.- Search for the youngest unmarried house keeper.- Now about the guy in Phoenix. If he has the watch consider yourself very lucky...like.. you have fallen from mount Everest, landed on your feet unharmed ...and also...found a wallet full of cash.

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