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erling · 19 November 2011, 02:09 PM

Armed robbery in Rolex store in Iceland, 49 Rolexes stolen- Robbers caught-Rolexes sold with good discount.

There was an armed robbery in Iceland in the beginning of the month. Three masked men ran into the Rolex shop with guns and hammers. They ordered the staff to lie down while they broke display glasses and took 49 Rolex and Tudor watches, ran out and drove away in a stolen car. One of the men was caught on a surveillance camera in a nearby street and was identified as a Polish citizen. They had all got away from the country on a plain the same day. A few days later another Polish man was arrested in Iceland trying to smuggle the 49 watches hidden inside a door in a car, trying to get away in a ferry (thanks to the customs office). Two other Polish men were arrested in Poland, but believe me or not: they were released because Iceland an Poland don´t have a mutual agreement on exchanging prisoners (is it called extradition?) Anyway the BIG news is: My AD is selling Rolexes with discount with full warranty and of course box and papers. I bought one today, Explorer I to give to my son as a graduation present. My AD asked me not to tell how much discount I got, but it was substantial and I was very happy with it. The watches are in good condtion, some minor scratches on bracelets. He´s been selling a lot of them the last few days. He sold all the Daytonas abroad.
Here is a link to the news (in Icelandic, but with a picture) when the police found the watches.
http://mbl.is/frettir/innlent/2011/1...latnir_lausir/
I can tell you I didn´t feel well seeing all the watches in one heap. I immediately contacted the AD which is a good acquaintance of mine and asked him to sell me the Explorer which he did.

Oyster Junkie · 19 November 2011, 02:48 PM

At least the watches were recovered and there was no loss of life. Congrats on your acquisition; today I received my 116610LV

snowbird · 19 November 2011, 03:28 PM

Too bad about the robbery but glad they recovered the watches.

Is this kind of armed robbery unusual in Iceland? I had always though violent crime rates were low in Iceland but I guess low doesn't mean zero.

MoBe · 19 November 2011, 05:29 PM

The stolen watches were probably bought at 1/4 of retail as salvage from the insurance company and are being sold for 1/2 of retail.

I`m amazed at how quickly things happen in Iceland.

brkanand · 30 November 2011, 07:41 AM

Glad they were caught.

GeoGio Greece · 30 November 2011, 08:07 AM

...being in Iceland, you had to get a POLAR !!!

GEO_79 · 30 November 2011, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

...being in Iceland, you had to get a POLAR !!!

haha

Passionata · 30 November 2011, 08:08 PM

great story

19 November 2011, 02:09 PM	#1
erling "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Erling Location: Iceland Watch: Sub and TT DJ Posts: 748	Armed robbery in Rolex store in Iceland, 49 Rolexes stolen- Robbers caught-Rolexes so Armed robbery in Rolex store in Iceland, 49 Rolexes stolen- Robbers caught-Rolexes sold with good discount. There was an armed robbery in Iceland in the beginning of the month. Three masked men ran into the Rolex shop with guns and hammers. They ordered the staff to lie down while they broke display glasses and took 49 Rolex and Tudor watches, ran out and drove away in a stolen car. One of the men was caught on a surveillance camera in a nearby street and was identified as a Polish citizen. They had all got away from the country on a plain the same day. A few days later another Polish man was arrested in Iceland trying to smuggle the 49 watches hidden inside a door in a car, trying to get away in a ferry (thanks to the customs office). Two other Polish men were arrested in Poland, but believe me or not: they were released because Iceland an Poland don´t have a mutual agreement on exchanging prisoners (is it called extradition?) Anyway the BIG news is: My AD is selling Rolexes with discount with full warranty and of course box and papers. I bought one today, Explorer I to give to my son as a graduation present. My AD asked me not to tell how much discount I got, but it was substantial and I was very happy with it. The watches are in good condtion, some minor scratches on bracelets. He´s been selling a lot of them the last few days. He sold all the Daytonas abroad. Here is a link to the news (in Icelandic, but with a picture) when the police found the watches. http://mbl.is/frettir/innlent/2011/1...latnir_lausir/ I can tell you I didn´t feel well seeing all the watches in one heap. I immediately contacted the AD which is a good acquaintance of mine and asked him to sell me the Explorer which he did. Attached Images __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

30 November 2011, 08:07 AM	#6
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	...being in Iceland, you had to get a POLAR !!! __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

30 November 2011, 08:08 PM	#8
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	great story __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

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19 November 2011, 02:48 PM	#2
Oyster Junkie Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Barry Location: Yosemite Nat.Park Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 731	At least the watches were recovered and there was no loss of life. Congrats on your acquisition; today I received my 116610LV

19 November 2011, 03:28 PM	#3
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	Too bad about the robbery but glad they recovered the watches. Is this kind of armed robbery unusual in Iceland? I had always though violent crime rates were low in Iceland but I guess low doesn't mean zero.

19 November 2011, 05:29 PM	#4
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	The stolen watches were probably bought at 1/4 of retail as salvage from the insurance company and are being sold for 1/2 of retail. I`m amazed at how quickly things happen in Iceland.

30 November 2011, 07:41 AM	#5
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Glad they were caught.

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