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Danny83 · 9 October 2017, 10:50 AM

Hmmm ..http://gothamist.com/2017/10/08/poli...nto_giving.php

Chewbacca · 9 October 2017, 10:52 AM

saw that.

look at this NYP image of a datejust chronograph...

http://nypost.com/2017/10/08/teen-cl...-then-ran-off/

Alexwwjd · 9 October 2017, 10:54 AM

Unbelievable!

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And1dre · 9 October 2017, 10:57 AM

Crazy...

sensui · 9 October 2017, 10:58 AM

As much as I hate thieves...it's hard to be sympathetic to this kind of gullible behavior. Random stranger asks you to hold x thousand of yours and you just say ok?

hambone1983 · 9 October 2017, 11:02 AM

what is a 16 year old doing with a Rolex and being out at 2am?

cwieb · 9 October 2017, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sensui

As much as I hate thieves...it's hard to be sympathetic to this kind of gullible behavior. Random stranger asks you to hold x thousand of yours and you just say ok?

Your best lesson is sometimes your last mistake. Hopefully he will be more careful in future.

PLNYC · 9 October 2017, 11:02 AM

The NYP image for this

The kid is way too gullible

sickened1 · 9 October 2017, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by hambone1983

what is a 16 year old doing with a Rolex and being out at 2am?

That's exactly what I was thinking.

Chadridv · 9 October 2017, 11:17 AM

Another aspect of whether or not your kid is too young for a Rolex. Yes, they are plenty of teenaged kids "mature" enough to appreciate and cherish the timepiece, but gullibility is a different issue.

Yzord · 9 October 2017, 11:43 AM

His own fault

mikkolopez · 9 October 2017, 12:21 PM

Feel sorry for the kid but it is his fault anyway. Out at 2am with a Rolex on in NYC, he was asking for it.

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AJM914 · 9 October 2017, 12:24 PM

Something doesn’t sound right.........

jrs146 · 9 October 2017, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AJM914

Something doesn’t sound right.........

Wouldn't surprise me if he lost/sold it and then made up the story. Hard to believe anyone is that gullible to just hand a watch over to a stranger.

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HogwldFLTR · 9 October 2017, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by hambone1983

what is a 16 year old doing with a Rolex and being out at 2am?

I was a thirteen year old hanging out in the East Village in the hippie era. My parents moved me to a better area for a bunch of reasons some of which had to do with my well being. Not any Rolexes that I remember but a lot of spoiled rich brats growing up in that area. I'm sure it's only gotten worse. Chances are this is an example of easy come, easy go. Either that or it went to pay a bill he didn't want his parents to know about and it's a smoke screen.

Star Ferry · 9 October 2017, 12:39 PM

West Village may have expensive real estate, but it also has a lot of bars. At night, especially weekend nights, it's converged upon by scumbags from near and far. He should have been a lot more skeptical of the woman who approached him

Seanken · 9 October 2017, 12:41 PM

16 year old out at 2am in NYC:

1. Stupid is as stupid does

2. His parents may be stupid also, I'm not sure. I snuck out of my parents house A LOT after i turned 14. I was lucky i didnt die on several occasions.

Star Ferry · 9 October 2017, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by hambone1983

what is a 16 year old doing with a Rolex and being out at 2am?

I'd assume he was either out drinking at bars with a fake ID, or walking home from drinking at a friend's house

HogwldFLTR · 9 October 2017, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Star Ferry

I'd assume he was either out drinking at bars with a fake ID, or walking home from drinking at a friend's house

Drinking would be optimistic imho.

danbrew · 9 October 2017, 12:57 PM

Hooker stole it when he was in the shower. That's my guess.

tbonesteak · 9 October 2017, 01:08 PM

If this was my kid, punishment would be hell - I can't even think of what I'd do.

machob55 · 9 October 2017, 01:09 PM

To quote Ron White, " you can't fix stupid."

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Star Ferry · 9 October 2017, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Drinking would be optimistic imho.

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Originally Posted by danbrew

Hooker stole it when he was in the shower. That's my guess.

If this young man thought a post-midnight incall was a good occasion to wear his Rolex, then I propose two actions:

1) Rolex HQ will create a "No-Fly" list, the members of which are forever banned from purchasing product from any AD or services from any RSC.

2) This kid will be added to the the aforementioned list.

Dirt · 9 October 2017, 01:21 PM

If one leads with their chin then they're going to get smacked in the mouth.

As my Grandfather used to say "The best experience, is the experience you pay for".

No sympathy from me i'm afraid.
I hope it's a salutary lesson well learnt.

returntorolex · 9 October 2017, 01:28 PM

Sad. On many levels.

Jimbogigolo · 9 October 2017, 01:29 PM

Only in NY...

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hambone1983 · 9 October 2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Star Ferry

I'd assume he was either out drinking at bars with a fake ID, or walking home from drinking at a friend's house

There is a 1 liquor license for every 2 acres of Manhattan Island. When I was marauding there, if you were tall enough to see over the bar and had cash, that was ID enough

HogwldFLTR · 9 October 2017, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirt

If one leads with their chin then they're going to get smacked in the mouth.

As my Grandfather used to say "The best experience, is the experience you pay for".

No sympathy from me i'm afraid.
I hope it's a salutary lesson well learnt.

Maybe his parents will learn.

Ruud Van Driver · 9 October 2017, 01:48 PM

I'm wondering if he woke up upside down in a bush with his pants around his ankles and this story is an insurance scam.

I can't believe anyone would be that dumb. Unless, of course, the subject woman was, well, you know................

No SUBctitute · 9 October 2017, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by danbrew

Hooker stole it when he was in the shower. That's my guess.

If I had a nickel for every time.......

9 October 2017, 10:50 AM	#1
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	This kid let someone wear his watch and.... Hmmm ..http://gothamist.com/2017/10/08/poli...nto_giving.php

9 October 2017, 11:02 AM	#8
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	The NYP image for this The kid is way too gullible __________________

9 October 2017, 11:17 AM	#10
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Another aspect of whether or not your kid is too young for a Rolex. Yes, they are plenty of teenaged kids "mature" enough to appreciate and cherish the timepiece, but gullibility is a different issue. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

9 October 2017, 11:43 AM	#11
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9 October 2017, 12:21 PM	#12
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Feel sorry for the kid but it is his fault anyway. Out at 2am with a Rolex on in NYC, he was asking for it. Sent from my G3116 using Tapatalk __________________ At my age now ... I have SEEN everything, I have HEARD everything, I have even DONE everything, I just don't REMEMBER everything.

9 October 2017, 10:52 AM	#2
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	saw that. look at this NYP image of a datejust chronograph... http://nypost.com/2017/10/08/teen-cl...-then-ran-off/

9 October 2017, 10:54 AM	#3
Alexwwjd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Texas Watch: Out!!! Posts: 2,352	Unbelievable! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 October 2017, 10:57 AM	#4
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Crazy...

9 October 2017, 10:58 AM	#5
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	As much as I hate thieves...it's hard to be sympathetic to this kind of gullible behavior. Random stranger asks you to hold x thousand of yours and you just say ok?

9 October 2017, 11:02 AM	#6
hambone1983 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,302	what is a 16 year old doing with a Rolex and being out at 2am?

9 October 2017, 12:24 PM	#13
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Something doesn’t sound right......... __________________

9 October 2017, 12:39 PM	#16
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	West Village may have expensive real estate, but it also has a lot of bars. At night, especially weekend nights, it's converged upon by scumbags from near and far. He should have been a lot more skeptical of the woman who approached him

9 October 2017, 12:41 PM	#17
Seanken Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Batavia Posts: 183	16 year old out at 2am in NYC: 1. Stupid is as stupid does 2. His parents may be stupid also, I'm not sure. I snuck out of my parents house A LOT after i turned 14. I was lucky i didnt die on several occasions.

9 October 2017, 12:57 PM	#20
danbrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 114060 Posts: 202	Hooker stole it when he was in the shower. That's my guess. __________________ Current Watches: 18238, 16613LN, 16220, 114060, 116610LV, 116660 D Blue, 116710BLNR Wish List: 116500LN Powerball Wish List: 326138, 116618LB, 116719BLRO

9 October 2017, 01:08 PM	#21
tbonesteak "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: New York Watch: me go broke! Posts: 1,657	If this was my kid, punishment would be hell - I can't even think of what I'd do.

9 October 2017, 01:09 PM	#22
machob55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: US Posts: 1,119	To quote Ron White, " you can't fix stupid." Sent from my R1 HD using Tapatalk

9 October 2017, 01:21 PM	#24
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 8,067	If one leads with their chin then they're going to get smacked in the mouth. As my Grandfather used to say "The best experience, is the experience you pay for". No sympathy from me i'm afraid. I hope it's a salutary lesson well learnt.

9 October 2017, 01:28 PM	#25
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	Sad. On many levels. __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

9 October 2017, 01:29 PM	#26
Jimbogigolo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: NJ Watch: Rolex Daytona W&B Posts: 1,539	Only in NY... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

9 October 2017, 01:48 PM	#29
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	I'm wondering if he woke up upside down in a bush with his pants around his ankles and this story is an insurance scam. I can't believe anyone would be that dumb. Unless, of course, the subject woman was, well, you know................ __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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