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Old 1 November 2014, 05:25 AM   #1
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Today is a sad day :(

So here is the story:

I was walking out of the bathroom at a club in Orlando last night with my AP Ceramic Driver on and someone bumped into me and the next thing I know my watch was no longer on my wrist and it was no where to be seen. I immediately checked the floor to see if it maybe fell off my wrist. It was gone! Someone stole my watch right off my wrist! I honestly feel like I want to cry!

I filed a police report and called AP. I unfortunately did not insure the watch. Any suggestions...

Everyone be careful with your watches. You never know...
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Old 1 November 2014, 05:32 AM   #2
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sorry to hear it. I wish you the best in trying to track it down. Insurance is a must.
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Old 1 November 2014, 05:33 AM   #3
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That is scary!
So sorry to here that and let's hope you'll get it back.
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Old 1 November 2014, 05:52 AM   #4
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oh man, sorry to hear. I'll hope for the best for you.
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Old 1 November 2014, 05:58 AM   #5
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any security camera footage available?
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Old 1 November 2014, 06:22 AM   #6
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Horrible news. Contact AP and file a report with your serial number as well
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Old 1 November 2014, 06:24 AM   #7
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Those guys are so skilled, it's scary. Really sorry to hear this. Really really sorry it wasn't insured. Hopefully there's footage and you can catch the thief
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Old 1 November 2014, 06:27 AM   #8
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Wow. Just wow. This is definitely why I insure my watches.
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Old 1 November 2014, 06:34 AM   #9
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Wow... No words. Sorry to hear.
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Old 1 November 2014, 07:35 AM   #10
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wow must have been pros and cut the strap right off your wrist!
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Old 1 November 2014, 07:39 AM   #11
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Bastard - sorry and hope you get it back...
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Old 1 November 2014, 07:44 AM   #12
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Horrible! Did you get a look at the person at all?
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Old 1 November 2014, 08:28 AM   #13
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Sorry hope you find it back.
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Old 1 November 2014, 08:38 AM   #14
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Sorry to hear that!
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Old 1 November 2014, 09:12 AM   #15
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Sorry to hear that, hope you will get it back


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Old 1 November 2014, 09:21 AM   #16
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Terribly sorry to hear that! Unbelievable.
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Old 1 November 2014, 09:27 AM   #17
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I had a magican take a watch off my wrist and I had no idea it occured until he pulled it out of a cup. That said I think 99% of folks would think that watch was just a fancy timex. Kind of disconcerting that the guy not only ID'd the watch but was so good stealing it.
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Old 1 November 2014, 09:59 AM   #18
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So sorry to hear this. Could you explain what happened in more detail, step by step?
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Old 1 November 2014, 10:07 AM   #19
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That's horrendous, so sorry to hear that.
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Old 1 November 2014, 10:10 AM   #20
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That's rough. Insurance is always worth it.
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Old 1 November 2014, 10:13 AM   #21
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Right off your wrist....scary....so sorry to hear that..
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Old 1 November 2014, 10:40 AM   #22
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So here is the story:

I was walking out of the bathroom at a club in Orlando last night with my AP Ceramic Driver on and someone bumped into me and the next thing I know my watch was no longer on my wrist and it was no where to be seen. I immediately checked the floor to see if it maybe fell off my wrist. It was gone! Someone stole my watch right off my wrist! I honestly feel like I want to cry!

I filed a police report and called AP. I unfortunately did not insure the watch. Any suggestions...

Everyone be careful with your watches. You never know...
The guy must have been really good at pick pocketing. Thats awful to hear im so sorry man. Maybe talk to the club manager and check the video cameras. They should have cameras of the inside and outside. Find out who got your AP and maybe there car was on video camera outside in the parking lot for a plate number.

My dad had a watch stolen off his wrist in Italy. Bunch of guys started yelling at eachother in a restaurant and it was all a diversion. My dads watch was gone and his camera. Ironically it was in Naples which is your avatar.


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Old 1 November 2014, 10:43 AM   #23
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Just bumped you and got the watch, eh? What kind of bracelet or band did you have? Were you hammered?
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Old 1 November 2014, 11:00 AM   #24
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Wow that sucks man. As other have stated contact AP and report your watch stolen.
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Old 1 November 2014, 11:02 AM   #25
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So sorry to hear this. Could you explain what happened in more detail, step by step?
Interested to hear the details
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Old 1 November 2014, 11:03 AM   #26
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I imagine it is easier to cut rubber vs. croc/leather? Thoughts
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Old 1 November 2014, 11:33 AM   #27
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Tough luck friend...hope you get your AP back. On a lighter side, at least you were not physically hurt in the process
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Old 1 November 2014, 11:36 AM   #28
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I wonder how this is possible...the tang buckle on the Diver is difficult to take off normally...
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Old 1 November 2014, 11:41 AM   #29
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I think the guy had a knife, and he was able to cut the rubber strap, as soon you got bumped into him, he did that quickly, because its really strange


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Old 1 November 2014, 11:47 AM   #30
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As a disclaimer I was drunk as this took place around 1am in the club. From what I can remember I was distracted as someone was pointing out a halloween costume, and I felt someone bump into me. I didn't think twice about it, being that I was at a club and am always getting bumped into. My wrist suddenly felt a little light, I look down and my watch was gone. No idea who did it... I was also with the owners of the club...

I had the tang buckle which is very difficult to take off. I feel as if I was targeted. My best friend was wearing an Richard Mille(which is much easier to take off) but also more "undercover" and he was lucky enough to leave the club with his watch still on his wrist.

I am still grieving. Once I come to the realization that the watch is gone for good I will buy the same watch again(I loved the watch and only had it for 6 short month). It is going to be hard buying the same watch twice in one year... :(
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