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212kid · 8 February 2011, 10:40 PM

Hey guys wanted to know some tips on trying to find a lost/stolen watch.

I was skiing the this past weekend and after a night out lost my watch in Chamonix France. I retraced all my steeps and so far nothing? I asked the police and have emailed the villages watch and jewelery shops too look out for my Cartier Santos 100. Is there anything else I should could do? I am back in New York so can't keep an eye on the local wrists over there.

Thanks,

Philip

JIFF1975 · 8 February 2011, 10:45 PM

Sorry to hear that!

How can such a thing happen? Do your wear your watch that loose on your wrist?

Hope your insurence covers it...

Watch Professor · 8 February 2011, 10:51 PM

Sorry to hear of the loss. If you have insurance, file a claim and include copies of the police report and emails. There is probably nothing else to be done. Good luck.

DCgator · 8 February 2011, 11:22 PM

I hope your watch turns up.

chichi · 8 February 2011, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 212kid

Hey guys wanted to know some tips on trying to find a lost/stolen watch.

I was skiing the this past weekend and after a night out lost my watch in Chamonix France. I retraced all my steeps and so far nothing? I asked the police and have emailed the villages watch and jewelery shops too look out for my Cartier Santos 100. Is there anything else I should could do? I am back in New York so can't keep an eye on the local wrists over there.

Thanks,

Philip

What is the link with Rolex ?

Mendota · 8 February 2011, 11:53 PM

First off, that was some of the best skiing I have ever experienced in the world, hands down. The view is spectacular, especially when you first get off the tram. What an amazing place.

Sorry about the watch. As others have posted, it most likely is gone for good. I was robbed (typical pick pocket distract then swipe type thing) and the guy took my briefcase on the metro heading into Paris. I filed the police report and stopped into American Express to replace and cancel the traveler's checks. This was back in '98. Anyway, about a month later I received a letter from the Paris police telling me that they caught the guy and I could receive all of my items back if I paid the postage.

Apparently he was busted near the Spanish border trying to cash one of the traveler's checks. He was arrested on the spot and they recovered all of my stuff.

Your watch is quite different, I imagine, and it is probably gracing the wrist of some young, French hipster or a tourist right now.

Thankfully you filed a police report. File a claim with your insurance company, they will ask you for the report, and then chalk it up to bad luck and/or a very expensive learning experience.

Rockrolex · 9 February 2011, 12:37 AM

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212kid · 9 February 2011, 08:24 PM

Thanks for all your help here guys looks like its gone for sure but ya just going to have make a claim. Lesson learned :(

8 February 2011, 10:40 PM	#1
212kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Philip Harper Location: New York Watch: Date Just Posts: 62	Lost Watch!!! Hey guys wanted to know some tips on trying to find a lost/stolen watch. I was skiing the this past weekend and after a night out lost my watch in Chamonix France. I retraced all my steeps and so far nothing? I asked the police and have emailed the villages watch and jewelery shops too look out for my Cartier Santos 100. Is there anything else I should could do? I am back in New York so can't keep an eye on the local wrists over there. Thanks, Philip

8 February 2011, 10:51 PM	#3
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Sorry to hear of the loss. If you have insurance, file a claim and include copies of the police report and emails. There is probably nothing else to be done. Good luck. __________________

9 February 2011, 12:37 AM	#7
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8 February 2011, 10:45 PM	#2
JIFF1975 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Hague Watch: SDDS, 116610LV Posts: 384	Sorry to hear that! How can such a thing happen? Do your wear your watch that loose on your wrist? Hope your insurence covers it...

8 February 2011, 11:22 PM	#4
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I hope your watch turns up.

8 February 2011, 11:53 PM	#6
Mendota "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MN Watch: OP36 Blue 3-6-9 Posts: 2,192	First off, that was some of the best skiing I have ever experienced in the world, hands down. The view is spectacular, especially when you first get off the tram. What an amazing place. Sorry about the watch. As others have posted, it most likely is gone for good. I was robbed (typical pick pocket distract then swipe type thing) and the guy took my briefcase on the metro heading into Paris. I filed the police report and stopped into American Express to replace and cancel the traveler's checks. This was back in '98. Anyway, about a month later I received a letter from the Paris police telling me that they caught the guy and I could receive all of my items back if I paid the postage. Apparently he was busted near the Spanish border trying to cash one of the traveler's checks. He was arrested on the spot and they recovered all of my stuff. Your watch is quite different, I imagine, and it is probably gracing the wrist of some young, French hipster or a tourist right now. Thankfully you filed a police report. File a claim with your insurance company, they will ask you for the report, and then chalk it up to bad luck and/or a very expensive learning experience.

9 February 2011, 08:24 PM	#8
212kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Philip Harper Location: New York Watch: Date Just Posts: 62	Thanks for all your help here guys looks like its gone for sure but ya just going to have make a claim. Lesson learned :(

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