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redsubby · 3 November 2014, 03:58 PM

Cut the AP strap in the dark without cutting your wrist or you even feeling it, all these within a bump...I can't see that happening...even when you were drunk.

yyzpam · 3 November 2014, 04:14 PM

I feel your pain. There is no good way to loose a watch, but this really sucks

The whole "cutting of the strap" concept is difficult to believe. These are not paper thin straps. Something else must have gone down.

VICI · 3 November 2014, 09:50 PM

First, sorry for your loss. Really sucks.

Second - I'd probably say that the most likely scenario is that the screws were very loose and that bump was the final straw.

It's harder to accept that someone would be able to squeeze your wrist when removing the strap and you not to feel something happening.

As my insurance consultant says ... Insurance is worthless until you need it - then it is priceless. (Peace of mind)

SamGMT · 4 November 2014, 12:19 AM

This may not help much, however, no harm trying...I suggest you post some pictures on your warranty booklet showing the serial number...we guys here can help to post in our Facebook or any channels and share around.

FloridaRealty · 4 November 2014, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamGMT

This may not help much, however, no harm trying...I suggest you post some pictures on your warranty booklet showing the serial number...we guys here can help to post in our Facebook or any channels and share around.

SamGMT · 4 November 2014, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FloridaRealty

I will do my little part, although it may not help much...you may also forward your police report to AP.

AK797 · 3 November 2014, 10:09 PM

It wouldn't have been cut, most likely they bumped you somewhere else so when they took it off your wrist your pain sensors were focussed elsewhere.

locutus49 · 4 November 2014, 12:24 AM

Well, an expensive lesson. Like others have stated, insurance is a MUST. As a rider to your home policy it is not that expensive. Make sure you get "replacement value" option.

dysondiver · 4 November 2014, 12:36 AM

sorry to hear about the loss , maybe cctv will show up something.

TimeToWatch · 4 November 2014, 07:55 AM

Wow very sorry to hear this. I'm shocked the thief ID'd and successfully stole your watch. Here's a guy on the today show who steals the hosts watch right off his wrist without him knowing any better

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MG2HPtbV-80

Sounds like you were hit by a similar professional who knew exactly what they were doing.

SamGMT · 4 November 2014, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by aschneid

Wow very sorry to hear this. I'm shocked the thief ID'd and successfully stole your watch. Here's a guy on the today show who steals the hosts watch right off his wrist without him knowing any better

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MG2HPtbV-80

Sounds like you were hit by a similar professional who knew exactly what they were doing.

Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

Colin W · 22 November 2014, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by aschneid

Wow very sorry to hear this. I'm shocked the thief ID'd and successfully stole your watch. Here's a guy on the today show who steals the hosts watch right off his wrist without him knowing any better

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MG2HPtbV-80

Sounds like you were hit by a similar professional who knew exactly what they were doing.

Wow that guy is good

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srvrf · 6 November 2014, 01:50 PM

You know after hearing this and watching that video it makes me want to dig up my G shock for public wearing.

But on a more serious note, I wonder if there could be some sort of clip that could either snap around both ends of a strap (like a catch but would be secured through a hole in the strap) that would be just big enough to make it not fit through the buckle. Maybe it could be made of a clear plastic. Just something that would add a step to removing the watch. Maybe I'll see what I can come up with

FloridaRealty · 22 November 2014, 03:02 PM

Still so depressed I lost this watch! ;(

texex91 · 22 November 2014, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FloridaRealty

Still so depressed I lost this watch! ;(

Yep, not good, but you're going to have to move on and not lament. Chin up and start thinking about the next one

AK797 · 23 November 2014, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Yep, not good, but you're going to have to move on and not lament. Chin up and start thinking about the next one

Yup, we gotta keep on moving forward and we know things are gonna come at us but we take our beatings as we go.

FloridaRealty · 7 October 2015, 02:21 AM

Do I buy this watch again?

green_dial · 7 October 2015, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloridaRealty

Do I buy this watch again?

You already know the answer to that yourself

Scot_3 · 22 November 2014, 03:47 PM

Wow, scary stuff

texex91 · 7 October 2015, 04:28 AM

I would get a 44mm now that you've owned Diver.

Lordofrolex · 7 October 2015, 04:43 AM

Thats crazy. I understand trying to take off a normal strap style buckle but a tang. That is risky and I'm surprised it didn't get caught on your thumb and yank your hand. Super sad and kind of scares me as i'm in clubs all the time and i totally know what you mean. Im getting bumped into all the time.

Maxy · 7 October 2015, 04:48 AM

Couldn't believe it happened with an AP. It appears to be more under the radar than say a Rolex.

AK797 · 7 October 2015, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

Couldn't believe it happened with an AP. It appears to be more under the radar than say a Rolex.

I would say in clubs, esp those that play R&B and Hip Hop, Rollies that don't tick tock and Audemars that's losing time are going to be pretty well known.

Lordofrolex · 7 October 2015, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I would say in clubs, esp those that play R&B and Hip Hop, Rollies that don't tick tock and Audemars that's losing time are going to be pretty well known.

Haha. That is true.

SubKing · 7 October 2015, 05:08 AM

this is just crazy... I cannot believe it.. So sorry this happened.

I literally just sat for 5 minutes and visualized your scenario and I just don't see how someone could take that particular watch off in one move.. Like you said the tang buckle is stiff against the rubber and so are the two rubber keepers..

The thief must have bumped you one other time in the night to get the strap loose and ready for his final move.

rudestew · 7 October 2015, 05:14 AM

I was watching a magic show in Covent Garden and the magician took mine and several others off ? And when he asked who's was the Rolex I nearly died when two guys put there hands up !!!! , mate I really feel for you ,you were probably targeted ,any cctv ?

GB-man · 7 October 2015, 06:55 AM

Only if you reallllly liked the river c. I would prolly consider Paul's advice and try a 44. Maybe the anthracite?

Was really hoping something incredible happened when I saw this thread back up :(

locutus49 · 7 October 2015, 07:12 AM

Sorry for your loss. Learn from it and insure your next baby.

Mainewatchman · 7 October 2015, 10:42 PM

wow that sucks!

Blows my mind though that you didn't have insurance. If someone stole my watch off my wrist I guess I would be a little upset until the insurance company sent me a check to buy a brand new one at full replacement cost!

SpunkyQ8 · 7 October 2015, 11:36 PM

Wow! sorry to hear that..

3 November 2014, 09:50 PM	#3
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Today is a sad day :( First, sorry for your loss. Really sucks. Second - I'd probably say that the most likely scenario is that the screws were very loose and that bump was the final straw. It's harder to accept that someone would be able to squeeze your wrist when removing the strap and you not to feel something happening. As my insurance consultant says ... Insurance is worthless until you need it - then it is priceless. (Peace of mind)

7 October 2015, 06:55 AM	#27
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Only if you reallllly liked the river c. I would prolly consider Paul's advice and try a 44. Maybe the anthracite? Was really hoping something incredible happened when I saw this thread back up :( __________________

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3 November 2014, 03:58 PM	#1
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	Cut the AP strap in the dark without cutting your wrist or you even feeling it, all these within a bump...I can't see that happening...even when you were drunk.

3 November 2014, 04:14 PM	#2
yyzpam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: YYZ Watch: PP AP Rolex PAM Posts: 348	I feel your pain. There is no good way to loose a watch, but this really sucks The whole "cutting of the strap" concept is difficult to believe. These are not paper thin straps. Something else must have gone down.

4 November 2014, 12:19 AM	#4
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	This may not help much, however, no harm trying...I suggest you post some pictures on your warranty booklet showing the serial number...we guys here can help to post in our Facebook or any channels and share around.

3 November 2014, 10:09 PM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	It wouldn't have been cut, most likely they bumped you somewhere else so when they took it off your wrist your pain sensors were focussed elsewhere.

4 November 2014, 12:24 AM	#8
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Well, an expensive lesson. Like others have stated, insurance is a MUST. As a rider to your home policy it is not that expensive. Make sure you get "replacement value" option.

4 November 2014, 12:36 AM	#9
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	sorry to hear about the loss , maybe cctv will show up something.

4 November 2014, 07:55 AM	#10
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	Wow very sorry to hear this. I'm shocked the thief ID'd and successfully stole your watch. Here's a guy on the today show who steals the hosts watch right off his wrist without him knowing any better http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MG2HPtbV-80 Sounds like you were hit by a similar professional who knew exactly what they were doing.

6 November 2014, 01:50 PM	#13
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,156	You know after hearing this and watching that video it makes me want to dig up my G shock for public wearing. But on a more serious note, I wonder if there could be some sort of clip that could either snap around both ends of a strap (like a catch but would be secured through a hole in the strap) that would be just big enough to make it not fit through the buckle. Maybe it could be made of a clear plastic. Just something that would add a step to removing the watch. Maybe I'll see what I can come up with

22 November 2014, 03:02 PM	#14
FloridaRealty "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ryan Location: Naples, FL Posts: 46	Still so depressed I lost this watch! ;(

7 October 2015, 02:21 AM	#17
FloridaRealty "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ryan Location: Naples, FL Posts: 46	Do I buy this watch again?

22 November 2014, 03:47 PM	#19
Scot_3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Scot Location: USA Watch: 1966 boyscout Posts: 914	Wow, scary stuff

7 October 2015, 04:28 AM	#20
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	I would get a 44mm now that you've owned Diver.

7 October 2015, 04:43 AM	#21
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Thats crazy. I understand trying to take off a normal strap style buckle but a tang. That is risky and I'm surprised it didn't get caught on your thumb and yank your hand. Super sad and kind of scares me as i'm in clubs all the time and i totally know what you mean. Im getting bumped into all the time.

7 October 2015, 04:48 AM	#22
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	Couldn't believe it happened with an AP. It appears to be more under the radar than say a Rolex.

7 October 2015, 05:08 AM	#25
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	this is just crazy... I cannot believe it.. So sorry this happened. I literally just sat for 5 minutes and visualized your scenario and I just don't see how someone could take that particular watch off in one move.. Like you said the tang buckle is stiff against the rubber and so are the two rubber keepers.. The thief must have bumped you one other time in the night to get the strap loose and ready for his final move.

7 October 2015, 05:14 AM	#26
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	I was watching a magic show in Covent Garden and the magician took mine and several others off ? And when he asked who's was the Rolex I nearly died when two guys put there hands up !!!! , mate I really feel for you ,you were probably targeted ,any cctv ?

7 October 2015, 07:12 AM	#28
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Sorry for your loss. Learn from it and insure your next baby.

7 October 2015, 10:42 PM	#29
Mainewatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jason Location: Maine Watch: AP & Patek Posts: 462	wow that sucks! Blows my mind though that you didn't have insurance. If someone stole my watch off my wrist I guess I would be a little upset until the insurance company sent me a check to buy a brand new one at full replacement cost!

7 October 2015, 11:36 PM	#30
SpunkyQ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Aj Location: Kuwait Watch: RM,AP,PP,RLX,PAM Posts: 1,056	Wow! sorry to hear that..

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