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oldman2005 · 16 October 2018, 02:12 AM

Ouch sorry about it! I usually travel with a Seiko which looks almost as good as my Rolex yet is easily replaceable.

R!$ · 16 October 2018, 02:18 AM

sorry to hear of your loss

michaelodonnell123 · 16 October 2018, 02:20 AM

Insurance claim? You do have it insured right?

MinMay · 16 October 2018, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by exador

Sorry for your loss, Jay.

If I’m staying in a hotel and I take my watch off, I always hide it in one of my shoes.

It doesn't matter if you put it in a safe or hide it. The thugs are going to get it one way or another, even with extreme mean with physical violence or use of weapon. I could have been worse for OP if they didn't find the watch.

JayBlack · 16 October 2018, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

Insurance claim? You do have it insured right?

Sadly enough... no insurance whatsoever.

Speedbird-1 · 16 October 2018, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sallyhats

Got any pictures of the watch? Did you have insurance?

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Originally Posted by Jcy90

I hate thieves. I pray u have insurance and can replace.

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Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

Insurance claim? You do have it insured right?

This enquiry is verboten!

"Up your game" guys!

Wahlberg · 16 October 2018, 04:07 AM

I'm stunned reading this. Just feels weird and messed up.

Especially if someone simply enters your room, you asleep and not waking up. Eerie feeling to say the least.

The hotel has to be responsible if someone breaks in into your room.

FTX I · 16 October 2018, 04:14 AM

OMG. Really sorry for you Jay. Hope you add another one soon.

Only time I sleep with my watch is when I travel, because I worry about that scenario. Wife always said I was being paranoid. I just told her about this thread and she couldn't believe it especially in Vienna. I guess I was right. Really scary.

|404| · 16 October 2018, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Wahlberg

I'm stunned reading this. Just feels weird and messed up.

Especially if someone simply enters your room, you asleep and not waking up. Eerie feeling to say the least.

The hotel has to be responsible if someone breaks in into your room.

Not when you don't lock the door they're not.

42itus · 16 October 2018, 04:24 AM

Man, that's awful. But as other's have mentioned, you can count your blessings. It really can be replaced, and at least you weren't threatened with deadly force. That would be a meaningless way to end up in a hospital or worse. Just believe in karma. The universe has a way of making things right.
Not sure if anyone mentioned it but you should post the serial number. In fact, I'm new to TRF but is there a thread dedicated to serial numbers of stolen pieces? That would make a search easier.
Sorry for the bad news, but it really could have been worse.

jlovda · 16 October 2018, 04:42 AM

Sorry for your loss.

In a previous thread I mentioned I never take my Rolex on trips because of the risk of someone grabbing it at the end of the x-ray conveyor belt. This is another reason I need to keep my trusty Swatch Irony day date world traveler. It's been to Egypt, Morocco, Istanbul, Switzerland and Norway. My other watches take a vacation in the bank safety deposit box. I lost some cash out of my hotel room in Switzerland a few years back. A sizable majority of hotel service staff in Europe come from Eastern Europe such as Romania, Bulgaria, etc. They are also the best pickpockets.

Wahlberg · 16 October 2018, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by |404|

Not when you don't lock the door they're not.

Good luck proving anything. How does the door lock from the inside? Perhaps the thief had a key and just entered. No damage anywhere.

DahMan · 16 October 2018, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JayBlack

Thanks for the kind words.
Couldn't have lost it. I have a very strict ritual before bed putting wallet bracelet Nd watch together. Wouldve noticed it.

Wow, where’s the safe, and a door that automatically lock. It’ standard fair.

Sorry for you loss. Kick up your acccomadations.

bmrisko · 16 October 2018, 07:19 AM

What hotel? If you don't want to say, was it part of a major chain or just a local property?

dylan0024 · 16 October 2018, 07:51 AM

Sorry about your loss

UnicoJG · 16 October 2018, 08:15 AM

That’s horrible news, sorry to hear that.

rtalk · 16 October 2018, 08:18 AM

First, very sorry for you.
Maybe this will help:
http://www.mystolenwatch.com/home-en/

JayBlack · 16 October 2018, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bmrisko

What hotel? If you don't want to say, was it part of a major chain or just a local property?

It's a 4 star hotel in the centre. I don't wish to disclose the name. Cause I don't know whether the hotel employees were involved so I don't want to slander.

JayBlack · 16 October 2018, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtalk

First, very sorry for you.
Maybe this will help:
http://www.mystolenwatch.com/home-en/

Thanks rtalk.

BigJoe · 16 October 2018, 08:43 AM

Sorry for your loss, why no insurance? it is so cheap, at least in the US.

I always wear my watch to bed, makes it a lot harder for a thief to get it. Unless, of course, they don't care if you wake up and are prepared to do worse than just steal a watch...

JayBlack · 16 October 2018, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BigJoe

Sorry for your loss, why no insurance? it is so cheap, at least in the US.

I always wear my watch to bed, makes it a lot harder for a thief to get it. Unless, of course, they don't care if you wake up and are prepared to do worse than just steal a watch...

I never actually looked into the prices of insurance while travelling. I have insurance at home. But I will now. Although in my experience I know insurance companies will always try not to pay once you make a claim... they promise the world but when push comes to shove they ignore you and come with bizar arguments why they won't pay.

SLS · 16 October 2018, 08:48 AM

Sorry to read this.

Abarth90 · 16 October 2018, 09:11 AM

Wow... I am from Vienna and i have to say Its a Very Very safe city. But this hotel Story is awful! Hope the watch will find Its way to you again!

s7horton · 16 October 2018, 10:21 AM

Sorry to hear about this. I also had a watch stolen but it was a way less traumatic experience than yours. I sold a TT YM to someone who sent me a fake cashiers check (I’ve learned a lot since then). It’s amazing how you can feel violated by someone 2500 miles away, let alone from someone IN YOUR ROOM!

It took me a long time to get over it. Hopefully your experience is different. I also hope you are able to replace it soon.

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CamSLC · 16 October 2018, 12:12 PM

First of all, my condolences on your loss. As others have said thankfully you weren't harmed.

Second, I would be all over the hotel. If they're in hospitality and customer service they should take precautions to protect their customers safety and belongings. Even if they were not involved in the theft, other people are at risk if this hotel doesn't have appropriate security measures in place. If some thief is just wondering in and picking crappy locks or finding unlocked doors, they need to update. I personally want to know the hotel or chain, because it's not somewhere I will ever stay.

The stronger likelihood is someone they employ was aware of this or part of it.

bonovox · 16 October 2018, 12:14 PM

Very sorry to hear this.

bmrisko · 16 October 2018, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayBlack

It's a 4 star hotel in the centre. I don't wish to disclose the name. Cause I don't know whether the hotel employees were involved so I don't want to slander.

Understandable...if it was a chain (Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, SPG, etc) it may be worth contacting corporate if the local employees were of no help.

imgook · 16 October 2018, 01:52 PM

Yeah i'd be thinking it's an inside job. No way, I'd just accept no responsibility from the hotel. I would be kicking up a sh1t storm for them.

JayBlack · 16 October 2018, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by imgook

Yeah i'd be thinking it's an inside job. No way, I'd just accept no responsibility from the hotel. I would be kicking up a sh1t storm for them.

Yeah well legally they're not responsible. So you can't sue the hotel. And they're not gonna pay for a new Daytona... so yeah making trouble won't help. It just might get you arrested for disturbing the peace .

EDL7 · 16 October 2018, 02:48 PM

Probably an inside job..
Would be interesting how many things like this happen at this location..

16 October 2018, 08:18 AM	#77
rtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Seattle Watch: 16710T Posts: 547	First, very sorry for you. Maybe this will help: http://www.mystolenwatch.com/home-en/ __________________ 116519 Grey dial Oysterflex Daytona. 116500 Black. 116710BLNR. 16710T. Rolex Explorer I 39MM. 4 digit DateJust. JLC Master Control with Sector Dial. Omega FOIS. Grand Seiko Four Seasons (Spring Version). Tudor Royal. IWC Cal 83 (~1940s). 41MM sub. Omega CK859.

16 October 2018, 08:43 AM	#80
BigJoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Hurst TX Watch: TT blue Sub Posts: 116	Sorry for your loss, why no insurance? it is so cheap, at least in the US. I always wear my watch to bed, makes it a lot harder for a thief to get it. Unless, of course, they don't care if you wake up and are prepared to do worse than just steal a watch... __________________ Polar Explorer II - 216570 TT Blue Submariner - 116613LB Jack Heuer 85th Anniversary Autavia Garmin Fenix 3

16 October 2018, 08:48 AM	#82
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	Sorry to read this. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

16 October 2018, 02:12 AM	#61
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Ouch sorry about it! I usually travel with a Seiko which looks almost as good as my Rolex yet is easily replaceable.

16 October 2018, 02:18 AM	#62
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	sorry to hear of your loss

16 October 2018, 02:20 AM	#63
michaelodonnell123 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Michael Location: NJ Watch: Panerai 112 Posts: 1,172	Insurance claim? You do have it insured right?

16 October 2018, 04:07 AM	#67
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,530	I'm stunned reading this. Just feels weird and messed up. Especially if someone simply enters your room, you asleep and not waking up. Eerie feeling to say the least. The hotel has to be responsible if someone breaks in into your room.

16 October 2018, 04:14 AM	#68
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	OMG. Really sorry for you Jay. Hope you add another one soon. Only time I sleep with my watch is when I travel, because I worry about that scenario. Wife always said I was being paranoid. I just told her about this thread and she couldn't believe it especially in Vienna. I guess I was right. Really scary.

16 October 2018, 04:24 AM	#70
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Man, that's awful. But as other's have mentioned, you can count your blessings. It really can be replaced, and at least you weren't threatened with deadly force. That would be a meaningless way to end up in a hospital or worse. Just believe in karma. The universe has a way of making things right. Not sure if anyone mentioned it but you should post the serial number. In fact, I'm new to TRF but is there a thread dedicated to serial numbers of stolen pieces? That would make a search easier. Sorry for the bad news, but it really could have been worse.

16 October 2018, 04:42 AM	#71
jlovda "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: John Location: Midwest Watch: 5513,1675,216570 Posts: 1,465	Sorry for your loss. In a previous thread I mentioned I never take my Rolex on trips because of the risk of someone grabbing it at the end of the x-ray conveyor belt. This is another reason I need to keep my trusty Swatch Irony day date world traveler. It's been to Egypt, Morocco, Istanbul, Switzerland and Norway. My other watches take a vacation in the bank safety deposit box. I lost some cash out of my hotel room in Switzerland a few years back. A sizable majority of hotel service staff in Europe come from Eastern Europe such as Romania, Bulgaria, etc. They are also the best pickpockets.

16 October 2018, 07:19 AM	#74
bmrisko "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TN Valley Watch: Too many... Posts: 490	What hotel? If you don't want to say, was it part of a major chain or just a local property?

16 October 2018, 07:51 AM	#75
dylan0024 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: California Watch: Deepsea and Batman Posts: 69	Sorry about your loss

16 October 2018, 08:15 AM	#76
UnicoJG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Always! Posts: 557	That’s horrible news, sorry to hear that.

16 October 2018, 09:11 AM	#83
Abarth90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Vienna Watch: 16710 / 18038 Posts: 258	Wow... I am from Vienna and i have to say Its a Very Very safe city. But this hotel Story is awful! Hope the watch will find Its way to you again!

16 October 2018, 10:21 AM	#84
s7horton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Seth Location: Grand Rapids, MI Watch: 16613LB, 126610….. Posts: 994	Sorry to hear about this. I also had a watch stolen but it was a way less traumatic experience than yours. I sold a TT YM to someone who sent me a fake cashiers check (I’ve learned a lot since then). It’s amazing how you can feel violated by someone 2500 miles away, let alone from someone IN YOUR ROOM! It took me a long time to get over it. Hopefully your experience is different. I also hope you are able to replace it soon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

16 October 2018, 12:12 PM	#85
CamSLC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 1,436	First of all, my condolences on your loss. As others have said thankfully you weren't harmed. Second, I would be all over the hotel. If they're in hospitality and customer service they should take precautions to protect their customers safety and belongings. Even if they were not involved in the theft, other people are at risk if this hotel doesn't have appropriate security measures in place. If some thief is just wondering in and picking crappy locks or finding unlocked doors, they need to update. I personally want to know the hotel or chain, because it's not somewhere I will ever stay. The stronger likelihood is someone they employ was aware of this or part of it.

16 October 2018, 12:14 PM	#86
bonovox 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Watch: your time Posts: 1,421	Very sorry to hear this.

16 October 2018, 01:52 PM	#88
imgook "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Rob Location: Australia Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 886	Yeah i'd be thinking it's an inside job. No way, I'd just accept no responsibility from the hotel. I would be kicking up a sh1t storm for them.

16 October 2018, 02:48 PM	#90
EDL7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 842	Probably an inside job.. Would be interesting how many things like this happen at this location..

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