Mugged in Buenos Aires-Rolex gone!!

[stevedssd]

Originally Posted by cop414

So sorry to hear, things like this sicken me. Sounds like you're taking it okay, you weren't injured or worse, the watch can be replaced, your life can't.

+1

So many posts in just over an hour sums up how supportive TRF can be

[prismresearch]

.....attitude IS EVERYTHING.........glad to see yours is intact........

[cornerstore]

Glad you are ok, as someone mentioned its the oyster bracelet, its a sure giveaway.

[strafer_kid]

Chances are that this waster did not know what the watch was, but was of such low intellect and capacity, that the opportunity was simply too much for his small mind! Sees possible tourist and its worth the punt to him..........Usually have what's coming to them in the end...he'll be no exception! Main thing is that you are okay

[rolio]

Originally Posted by strafer_kid

Chances are that this waster did not know what the watch was, but was of such low intellect and capacity, that the opportunity was simply too much for his small mind! Sees possible tourist and its worth the punt to him..........Usually have what's coming to them in the end...he'll be no exception! Main thing is that you are okay

This is so true. He probably just saw "reloj," and thought: $$$$ And, "it all comes back to us in time": we never leave this world without paying for the good or bad that we have done...you can count on that. Glad that you are alright. Watches are just material objects that could never replace the person wearing it. Take it easy, now.

[unclesallie]

I'm pleased you enjoyed Argentina and BA in particular.
Very sorry you had to go through that experience.

I had an experience of having an iPhone lifted out of my pocket near the Paris Opera, after I got off a train back from Versailles. Bummer. Real pros, didn't even know it happened until way after.....

I like your attitude though...you are able to distinguish the good people of Argentina, from a criminal episode caused by a bunch of bums......

[SohAIS]

Sorry for your loss

[kieselguhr]

Sorry to hear that.

[nick c]

Sorry to hear

[Hooper]

So sorry to hear, but very glad you weren't hurt !!

[Angrypuppy]

Sorry about the watch, but glad you are safe.

[SkyKing31]

Sorry for you're loss but I am glad you are ok. It could have been much worse. I hope you get you're watch back and the scumbag gets locked up forever.

[aztral]

Would being on a strap make a watch more difficult to steal? Stories like this is why I wear a seiko when traveling out of the United States. Sorry about your watch.

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by aztral

Would being on a strap make a watch more difficult to steal? Stories like this is why I wear a seiko when traveling out of the United States. Sorry about your watch.

You could have bracelet made from superman's hide and it wouldn't matter. It's the pins that give.

[improviz]

Bummer, glad to hear you're ok!

[Vincent65]

What a shame - lovely AK. Very sorry to hear, but glad not worse. Best wishes.

[Jfullm42]

Sucks! I had a Sub stolen in 09' and found in a pawn shop in PDX, had to buy the stupid thing back and take the people to court, won (obviously) and awarded restitution. I didn't see a dime till magically this year some small amounts started coming in... It may turn up or may not, worst feeling ever though, took 4 months to find mine :( Hopefully they find your quicker

[How]

Sorry to hear that; glad u are ok mate.

[WatchFeen]

sickening, sorry for your loss!

[iazrollie]

I hope they catch those dirtbags.

[subtona]

wow, that stinks!

i just came back from BA on the 13th, I stayed in Palermo as well,

sorry to chime in this way but, I actually forgot this until i read your thread, i guess i put it out of my head...I did have a moment of concern during a midnight dinner, 4 guys started mulling around my outdoor table, they had a bad presence about them, the restaurant owner came out, there was some words exchanged and the guys went on their way, I had my hand on my steak knife and was certain i was about to be mugged at that moment...i have traveled a lot and have never felt like i did at that moment, my head was racing.


i also took a day trip to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, as well as some tango lessons in BA.

as others have said, the most important thing is you are alright!
lets see some pics

[incontrol]

Crazy story, so sorry this happened to you. At least you are OK! Hopefully they catch the losers and put them away for a long time.

[bayerische]

Really sorry to hear!

[Dr. Robert]

Bummer, I feel your pain. I got mugged in my hometown of San Francisco a long while ago
& my sub was stolen.
Hopefully the SOB who stole your rolex will go to a place after he dies where he'll be whipped daily with a giant oyster bracelet.

[SixPak]

Sorry to hear about your misfortune and glad you are alright and did not sustain any physical injury. It's refreshing to know there were lots of people who came to your aid.

[Maxtor]

Sorry to hear about this terrible experience. Thankfully you are ok.

[Cru Jones]

Sickening. Sorry. :-(

[GradyPhilpott]

Sorry to hear of your mugging.

I was mugged in New Orleans.

A group of no less than ten crackheads swarmed me, pushed me down and took everything but my watch, a Casio Databank, and my pants.

That event made a profound affect on my life and got me motivated to get my act together and go to grad school.

I hope that you can replace your AK and that eventually the one that was stolen will be returned to you.

[JGX]

Sorry buddy. Same thing happened to me once in Naples. The fact that you are unscathed is, nonetheless, the most important thing.

[psv]

So sorry hear that. Good reminder, I'm heading to BA in a couple of weeks and I'll make sure to leave valuables at home.