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dbp214 · 3 June 2015, 01:24 PM

serial number: P716902

I feel dead inside.

My father passed down his 14 year old steal Submariner (date) to me when I graduated university just two weeks ago. I haven't acclimated to owning/wearing a watch like owning a phone, wallet and set of keys. Placed the watch down for a minute while I did some pull ups on the bars at a playground in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York.

My friend rushed me to leave and off we went without the watch. I realized where I had lost it within 30 minutes and it was gone.

I don't concern myself with the financial loss because of how insignificant it compares to the sentimental value the watch holds to me. I'd give anything to be reunited with the watch.

What should I do?

joli160 · 3 June 2015, 07:42 PM

Sorry to hear that, painful

Psmith · 3 June 2015, 09:40 PM

Sorry to hear and welcome to the forum.

I assume that you've reported your loss to the police?
Also, I would advise Rolex of the serial number.
Perhaps also notify local jewellers and pawn shops in case someone tries to sell it. Keep an eye out for it on eBay, etc. as well.
Hopefully you were insured.
Good luck.

stnmikita · 3 June 2015, 09:44 PM

GEEZ this is an awful story.

Very sorry to hear it.

Bakasana · 3 June 2015, 10:11 PM

Hipster park... sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, people don't have thedecency to return items.

ocwatching · 3 June 2015, 10:36 PM

ouch...so sorry to hear it...

77T · 3 June 2015, 10:59 PM

This is a very unusual situation and sorry to hear about it.

It is truly a Case of Lost & Found where making out a report with NYPD could have a benefit. If the finder of the watch turns it in to police then you can be reunited with it.

I'd post some small notices at the playground offering a $5,000 reward. Yes, $5K since the sentimental value is so great. It could generate a lead from someone who might have been with the finder. Most likely the finder is local and may have been there with friend(s) - not a certainty but a possibility. If that doesn't raise anything at least the person will feel stupid if they ran to a pawn shop for a quick $2000 sale.

I'd also contact pawnshops with an open offer to buy that particular watch for $1000 over their normal asking price. Use the same "lost notice" for the playground and just change the reward part to add the offer to buy.

This last thought, I suppose, leads to a new thread like "is it safe to wear a Rolex while doing pull ups?" But could you share the reason for removing the Sub?

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sea-dweller · 4 June 2015, 12:31 AM

Sorry to hear that news.

Lgear080 · 4 June 2015, 01:49 AM

Awwwww man that's awful to hear.

brandrea · 4 June 2015, 01:51 AM

Very sorry to hear that. I hope by some miracle, you get it back.

antbkny · 4 June 2015, 02:12 AM

Keep an eye on Craigslist. I have a feeling you will get it back man. Keep your head up!

Urosfan · 4 June 2015, 06:59 AM

Sorry to hear

stnmikita · 4 June 2015, 01:40 PM

I've been thinking about this terrible story today.

Say an honest person finds the watch, looks around an empty playground and wonders what to do. Take it to the police? I mean, honestly, what are the chances of it just disappearing after that? Which station would you choose to take it to?

Put up a flyer in the park? But then you'd probably get all kinds of weirdos contacting you claiming it was theirs.

I believe that the person who lost the watch putting up flyers in the area is probably the best bet.

Just a crummy situation all-around.

Hairdude1 · 4 June 2015, 01:56 PM

Welcome and sorry to hear of the loss of such a sentimental item

JT3 · 4 June 2015, 02:09 PM

Flyers and persistence. Good luck.

AS1 · 6 June 2015, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

This is a very unusual situation and sorry to hear about it.

It is truly a Case of Lost & Found where making out a report with NYPD could have a benefit. If the finder of the watch turns it in to police then you can be reunited with it.

I'd post some small notices at the playground offering a $5,000 reward. Yes, $5K since the sentimental value is so great. It could generate a lead from someone who might have been with the finder. Most likely the finder is local and may have been there with friend(s) - not a certainty but a possibility. If that doesn't raise anything at least the person will feel stupid if they ran to a pawn shop for a quick $2000 sale.

I'd also contact pawnshops with an open offer to buy that particular watch for $1000 over their normal asking price. Use the same "lost notice" for the playground and just change the reward part to add the offer to buy.

This last thought, I suppose, leads to a new thread like "is it safe to wear a Rolex while doing pull ups?" But could you share the reason for removing the Sub?

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I think this is the best advice.

Very sorry to hear about your story, OP.

Presa canary · 6 June 2015, 01:12 PM

So sorry to hear... You'll have to take solace in the fact that you made someone very happy when they found your sub. I can't see a situation where you'd get it back. This hurts....

HL65 · 6 June 2015, 07:54 PM

Welcome and sorry to hear!

dysondiver · 6 June 2015, 08:24 PM

welcome to the forum , hope you get a result from a local search.

trek007 · 10 June 2015, 10:20 AM

Any photos of the watch so we can track it down easier ?

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GB-man · 11 June 2015, 10:39 AM

Sorry to hear that! If it's any consolation you aren't the first to do something like this. Hope it turns up for you.

3 June 2015, 01:24 PM	#1
dbp214 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Manhattan, NY Posts: 1	[Rolex Submariner] Lost on Playground in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York serial number: P716902 I feel dead inside. My father passed down his 14 year old steal Submariner (date) to me when I graduated university just two weeks ago. I haven't acclimated to owning/wearing a watch like owning a phone, wallet and set of keys. Placed the watch down for a minute while I did some pull ups on the bars at a playground in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York. My friend rushed me to leave and off we went without the watch. I realized where I had lost it within 30 minutes and it was gone. I don't concern myself with the financial loss because of how insignificant it compares to the sentimental value the watch holds to me. I'd give anything to be reunited with the watch. What should I do?

3 June 2015, 07:42 PM	#2
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	Sorry to hear that, painful __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

3 June 2015, 09:40 PM	#3
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Sorry to hear and welcome to the forum. I assume that you've reported your loss to the police? Also, I would advise Rolex of the serial number. Perhaps also notify local jewellers and pawn shops in case someone tries to sell it. Keep an eye out for it on eBay, etc. as well. Hopefully you were insured. Good luck. __________________

3 June 2015, 10:36 PM	#6
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	ouch...so sorry to hear it... __________________ too much into watches...

3 June 2015, 10:59 PM	#7
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	This is a very unusual situation and sorry to hear about it. It is truly a Case of Lost & Found where making out a report with NYPD could have a benefit. If the finder of the watch turns it in to police then you can be reunited with it. I'd post some small notices at the playground offering a $5,000 reward. Yes, $5K since the sentimental value is so great. It could generate a lead from someone who might have been with the finder. Most likely the finder is local and may have been there with friend(s) - not a certainty but a possibility. If that doesn't raise anything at least the person will feel stupid if they ran to a pawn shop for a quick $2000 sale. I'd also contact pawnshops with an open offer to buy that particular watch for $1000 over their normal asking price. Use the same "lost notice" for the playground and just change the reward part to add the offer to buy. This last thought, I suppose, leads to a new thread like "is it safe to wear a Rolex while doing pull ups?" But could you share the reason for removing the Sub? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

3 June 2015, 09:44 PM	#4
stnmikita "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: East Coast Posts: 254	GEEZ this is an awful story. Very sorry to hear it.

3 June 2015, 10:11 PM	#5
Bakasana Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Greenwich Village Posts: 588	Hipster park... sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, people don't have thedecency to return items.

4 June 2015, 12:31 AM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Sorry to hear that news. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

4 June 2015, 01:49 AM	#9
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Awwwww man that's awful to hear.

4 June 2015, 01:51 AM	#10
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,113	Very sorry to hear that. I hope by some miracle, you get it back.

4 June 2015, 02:12 AM	#11
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Keep an eye on Craigslist. I have a feeling you will get it back man. Keep your head up!

4 June 2015, 06:59 AM	#12
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Sorry to hear

4 June 2015, 01:40 PM	#13
stnmikita "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: East Coast Posts: 254	I've been thinking about this terrible story today. Say an honest person finds the watch, looks around an empty playground and wonders what to do. Take it to the police? I mean, honestly, what are the chances of it just disappearing after that? Which station would you choose to take it to? Put up a flyer in the park? But then you'd probably get all kinds of weirdos contacting you claiming it was theirs. I believe that the person who lost the watch putting up flyers in the area is probably the best bet. Just a crummy situation all-around.

4 June 2015, 01:56 PM	#14
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Welcome and sorry to hear of the loss of such a sentimental item __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

4 June 2015, 02:09 PM	#15
JT3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: John Location: Austin, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 26	Flyers and persistence. Good luck.

6 June 2015, 01:12 PM	#17
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	So sorry to hear... You'll have to take solace in the fact that you made someone very happy when they found your sub. I can't see a situation where you'd get it back. This hurts....

6 June 2015, 07:54 PM	#18
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Welcome and sorry to hear! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 June 2015, 08:24 PM	#19
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	welcome to the forum , hope you get a result from a local search.

10 June 2015, 10:20 AM	#20
trek007 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: hoboken, nj Posts: 3	Any photos of the watch so we can track it down easier ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 June 2015, 10:39 AM	#21
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Sorry to hear that! If it's any consolation you aren't the first to do something like this. Hope it turns up for you.

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