Watches stolen by women in NYC

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Originally Posted by BLNR Nairobi

It is quite likely they know watches relatively well - at least well enough to identify high value Rolexes over lower value Rolexes. I don't think it's coincidence each Rolex they took averaged $27K. It could be sheer luck, but it is more likely the result of at least a better-than-rudimentary understanding of watches.

I know in Europe the watch thieves are surprisingly sophisticated, able to identify high vs low value Rolexes, and having a ready market for stolen watches. It may be the same for these two ladies.

I completely agree - they aren't after Subs like mine, although I'm sure they'd take it. They have an idea what they're looking for... Honestly, wouldn't be surprised if they casually brought it up to their mark; "That's a nice watch, what is it?" while they're chatting away & they know the name their looking for.

My point was more about the value of the watch at this point and how much it diminishes. Obviously exaggerating on $3k for a platinum Daytona, but the value drops heavily. Show me the individual that doesn't want to know the history of a $50k watch before purchasing & I'll point you to a trust fund baby, lottery winner, or someone with zero regard to money.

It's def sophisticated. These girls know what they want, they've got some shady person they sell it to, who prob has a shady client he flips it to. I'd bet the girl gets like 20% of the price of the watch & then the jeweler sells it to the end scumbag for 50% of retail. The end user is probably aware he can't risk having a top of the line watch pop up on anyone's radar.