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AnakChan · 9 May 2023, 02:31 PM

This happened just recently, the Quark store in Ginza got robbed in a smash ' n grab. I've been to this place a few times when I was living in Tokyo and it has not only new but also sought after vintage Rolex pieces - although I tend to have a preference for the ones in Nakano instead.

Quark also sells online via Rakuten at the very least - unsure about Chrono24.

It's quite unusual to see this kind of thing happening in Japan.

(news in Japanese)
https://youtu.be/a0HF06IM9NY

BumbleB · 9 May 2023, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AnakChan

This happened just recently, the Quark store in Ginza got robbed in a smash ' n grab. I've been to this place a few times when I was living in Tokyo and it has not only new but also sought after vintage Rolex pieces - although I tend to have a preference for the ones in Nakano instead.

Quark also sells online via Rakuten at the very least - unsure about Chrono24.

It's quite unusual to see this kind of thing happening in Japan.

(news in Japanese)
https://youtu.be/a0HF06IM9NY

They caught the perpetrators so fast. All 4 aged between 16 and 19.

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AnakChan · 9 May 2023, 03:04 PM

My wife was telling me that apparently when it first occurred, pedestrians on the streets thought it was for a film/movie.

Chewbacca · 9 May 2023, 03:07 PM

Probably the most respectful and tidy robbery I’ve seen.

Lol-x · 9 May 2023, 05:59 PM

Wow!! Did you see that short Japanese lady holding the door closed against the robbers? She was so brave!!

Police: So sorry, I must arrest you. So sorry

brandrea · 9 May 2023, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Wow!! Did you see that short Japanese lady holding the door closed against the robbers? She was so brave!!

Police: So sorry, I must arrest you. So sorry

Almost thought the police were Canadian

rolexgs · 9 May 2023, 06:19 PM

have the watches recovered?

Giangos · 9 May 2023, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexgs

have the watches recovered?

Yes, I am told they are feeling much better now

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askdanny · 10 May 2023, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Giangos

Yes, I am told they are feeling much better now

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Funny! Well done!

faimag · 9 May 2023, 07:13 PM

i never thought i would see that... and in broad daylight!

rolexgs · 9 May 2023, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by faimag

i never thought i would see that... and in broad daylight!

the world economy is getting worse after covid, and that's why there's much higher chance that buying from grey dealers is not safe, many stolen watches out there.

Calatrava r · 9 May 2023, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexgs

the world economy is getting worse after covid, and that's why there's much higher chance that buying from grey dealers is not safe, many stolen watches out there.

It's why box and papers are very important on modern watches.

Nana7 · 9 May 2023, 08:54 PM

Quite surprising that this happened in Japan of all places. Generally a safe country when it comes to these type of things.

mongrelnomoad · 9 May 2023, 09:40 PM

Cue the: "is it safe to wear my Rolex in Tokyo" threads? lol

squadra21 · 9 May 2023, 10:03 PM

Some people just can’t handle being put on the wait list.

SudiYunus · 10 May 2023, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by squadra21

Some people just can’t handle being put on the wait list.

Xky · 10 May 2023, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by squadra21

Some people just can’t handle being put on the wait list.

Classic humour, very sharp! When my friend told me about this comment it made me smile throughout the day!

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alphadweller · 9 May 2023, 11:46 PM

People looking, passing by, recording with their phones. No one calling the police?

rcwatchcollector · 10 May 2023, 02:46 AM

Won’t see that in Dubai. Surprised it happened in Japan. In USA I expect it. Lol.

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whiskyrolex · 10 May 2023, 03:31 AM

Wow, very unusual for this to happen in Ginza!

Perku-t · 10 May 2023, 07:32 AM

smash grab'n jail :)

Old Geezer · 10 May 2023, 07:56 AM

Would have been pretty funny if someone had simply stuck an umbrella in the store's door handles and locked the burglars in

At least no one was hurt. Things might have turned out differently in many other countries.

rolekyounouta · 10 May 2023, 09:38 AM

The level of security in Japan is very vulnerable.
There are only doormen, not security guards.
But then again, there are hardly any Rolexes in authorized dealer, so maybe there is no need for security guards lol.

franklee168 · 10 May 2023, 01:17 PM

If this happened in San Francisco, the perps would have been given a free uber ride out of the city.

Al1969 · 10 May 2023, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by franklee168

If this happened in San Francisco, the perps would have been given a free uber ride out of the city.

Probably with a police escort.

WatchEater666 · 10 May 2023, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by franklee168

If this happened in San Francisco, the perps would have been given a free uber ride out of the city.

True. I used to go to SF so often, now I never go because the vibe has completely changed since 2017/2018 or so.

Ensign · 11 May 2023, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by franklee168

If this happened in San Francisco, the perps would have been given a free uber ride out of the city.

In any red state in the US, the police would have been more aggressive. The Japanese police just showed up in service blues with clubs and pistols holstered.

Tensai · 10 May 2023, 01:41 PM

Rest assured, the criminals will be dealt with and the authorities will make an example of them. Japan will never become a total disaster, like many cities in USA. Criminals are not celebrated.

culvercity · 10 May 2023, 04:38 PM

I want to hear Austin Daniel's opinion on this matter.

Moondoggy · 10 May 2023, 05:47 PM

Add a caption to this scenario

"they better have movements"

9 May 2023, 02:31 PM	#1
AnakChan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Oz Posts: 143	Quark store in Ginza gets robbed This happened just recently, the Quark store in Ginza got robbed in a smash ' n grab. I've been to this place a few times when I was living in Tokyo and it has not only new but also sought after vintage Rolex pieces - although I tend to have a preference for the ones in Nakano instead. Quark also sells online via Rakuten at the very least - unsure about Chrono24. It's quite unusual to see this kind of thing happening in Japan. (news in Japanese) https://youtu.be/a0HF06IM9NY __________________ 126300 - Black Dial Smooth Bezel Oyster 126600 16013

9 May 2023, 03:04 PM	#3
AnakChan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Oz Posts: 143	My wife was telling me that apparently when it first occurred, pedestrians on the streets thought it was for a film/movie. __________________ 126300 - Black Dial Smooth Bezel Oyster 126600 16013

9 May 2023, 05:59 PM	#5
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Wow!! Did you see that short Japanese lady holding the door closed against the robbers? She was so brave!! Police: So sorry, I must arrest you. So sorry __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

9 May 2023, 06:19 PM	#7
rolexgs Banned Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: canada Posts: 460	have the watches recovered?

9 May 2023, 07:13 PM	#10
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	i never thought i would see that... and in broad daylight!

9 May 2023, 08:54 PM	#13
Nana7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: California Watch: Patek Posts: 47	Quite surprising that this happened in Japan of all places. Generally a safe country when it comes to these type of things.

9 May 2023, 09:40 PM	#14
mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,902	Cue the: "is it safe to wear my Rolex in Tokyo" threads? lol

9 May 2023, 10:03 PM	#15
squadra21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: US Posts: 32	Some people just can’t handle being put on the wait list.

9 May 2023, 11:46 PM	#18
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	People looking, passing by, recording with their phones. No one calling the police?

10 May 2023, 02:46 AM	#19
rcwatchcollector Banned Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: New York Posts: 384	Won’t see that in Dubai. Surprised it happened in Japan. In USA I expect it. Lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 May 2023, 03:31 AM	#20
whiskyrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Tokyo Posts: 611	Wow, very unusual for this to happen in Ginza!

10 May 2023, 07:32 AM	#21
Perku-t "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: New Caledonia Watch: 1665 DRSD MK3 1973 Posts: 60	smash grab'n jail :)

10 May 2023, 07:56 AM	#22
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,287	Would have been pretty funny if someone had simply stuck an umbrella in the store's door handles and locked the burglars in At least no one was hurt. Things might have turned out differently in many other countries.

10 May 2023, 09:38 AM	#23
rolekyounouta "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tokyo Japan Watch: Platona Posts: 71	The level of security in Japan is very vulnerable. There are only doormen, not security guards. But then again, there are hardly any Rolexes in authorized dealer, so maybe there is no need for security guards lol.

10 May 2023, 01:17 PM	#24
franklee168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: SSF Watch: 116500LN W+B DIAL Posts: 294	If this happened in San Francisco, the perps would have been given a free uber ride out of the city.

10 May 2023, 01:41 PM	#28
Tensai "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: tyo nyc fla ack Watch: all the good ones Posts: 1,009	Rest assured, the criminals will be dealt with and the authorities will make an example of them. Japan will never become a total disaster, like many cities in USA. Criminals are not celebrated.

10 May 2023, 04:38 PM	#29
culvercity Banned Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: culver city Posts: 69	I want to hear Austin Daniel's opinion on this matter.

10 May 2023, 05:47 PM	#30
Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Knackers Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,299	Add a caption to this scenario "they better have movements"

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