Stolen GMT II 16710

[nick c]

Sorry to hear!

[PanosI]

That sucks big time. I truly hate those low life scambags Sorry for your loss.

[chfoong]

as logical as the next person I would say I am glad that you walked away unhurt, but still poor watch.......

[Wahlberg]

Could you share more details please?

[sager]

Sorry you went through this.


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[timlaw]

That sucks!


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[illest_18]

Originally Posted by Don Bocadillo

Sorry to hear this! Seems this is an all to common occurrence on Ibiza during the summer. Gangs of professional watch thieves/ pickpockets heavily target the island. Apparently thousands of high end watches are stolen every year.

I think they were Belgium, on my walk back to the town square my buddy and I apprehended someone that we thought it was part of the group. This guy was sitting at one of the benches and looked very nervous. We handed him over to the civil guards and he admitted to knowing the thieves. The cops took him away and told us to wait, that they would be back. Cops never came. We went to the police station, apparently there was never an official report that they took anyone. Another cop, said that they interrogated this "look out" and took down his information. Im not sure if it went as far as that, or if they just drove him to the next block and released him.

Originally Posted by meganfox17

Your best bet is for the police to go through the recorded CCTV footage in and around the crime scene area.This is not the first time I've read about stolen luxury watches in Ibiza but the modus operandi is uncanningly similar, usually involving a Rolex GMT Master since it's easier to identify the oyster bracelet,bezel and cyclops.I suspect you were robbed by the infamous Rolex Gang that operates in units of 5-6 individuals during the Summer holidays preying on foreign tourists.They are not locals but believed to be Italians, part of a larger Mafia-like syndicate and they can be violent if threatened so I'm glad you're safe.That is of utmost importance.

Would you like to play detective and take it one step further?Just pull yourself together, stay calm and keep focused.Change your style of dressing, go back to place where you were robbed and retrace your steps.Then casually ask the natives in town where are the best places to buy Rolex watches at a bargain. Check them all out one by one but your primary search should include any local luxury watch dealer(s) who can speak the Italian language.

Where do these Rolex gang members hang out at night? The answer is pubs and nightclubs

Good Luck and God Speed !


p/s : I watch a lot of Liam Neeson movies so that's how I would go about investigating !

movie is not the same as real life, anyways I am back in Los Angeles now.

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Doesn't Carlos live on that Island ? He's TRF user name is Porter, maybe he can keep an eye out for it. He's a watchmaker there.

Maybe send him a message with serial number

Originally Posted by WAK4

Oof, that sucks, sorry to hear

Are you still able to submit the serial to Rolex as stolen? Then if it comes in you may have a shot at getting it back.

I already sent in my serial number as a stolen watch.

Originally Posted by madgpol

You would think that the police would have caught these scumbags by now. Hear this all to often. Glad to hear your OK but it's totally wrong this should happen in the first place.

When I went to the police station, they only had 2 patrol cars patrolling an area that had thousands of people..... It was weird because in Barcelona I saw Police Vans in all the populated areas.

[illest_18]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Doesn't Carlos live on that Island ? He's TRF user name is Porter, maybe he can keep an eye out for it. He's a watchmaker there.

Maybe send him a message with serial number

Obrigado, manda uma mensagem pra ele.

[oldman2005]

More important, glad you're ok. I knew someone got rob in his store, the robber pointed a gun at him and demanded money but he said no and got shot in the chest. He died and left behind a wife and 4 children...Your Rolex is replaceable but you are not.

[AJM914]

Originally Posted by mrinternational

i'm so sorry to hear this but i am glad you were not further injured. Your health is your most important wealth. Although costly and dear, things can be replaced. I wish you luck getting it back, and moving on.


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[SeaAndSky]

Originally Posted by Don Bocadillo

Count your blessings, move on, try to enjoy the rest of your vacation and for gods sake please ignore the advice below...

Agreed! A terrrible idea. Is your life worth any material thing?

[SeaAndSky]

Originally Posted by RolexNorth

How did they get it off your wrist???

I have no idea how to link and I'm not going to bother learning right now. That said, there is a Las Vegas performer who does live acts showing how he picks pockets and steals watches. It's really enlightening to watch his show. Anyone who thinks they can't have their watch removed without knowing it is deluded.

[Trazor]

Originally Posted by SeaAndSky

I have no idea how to link and I'm not going to bother learning right now. That said, there is a Las Vegas performer who does live acts showing how he picks pockets and steals watches. It's really enlightening to watch his show. Anyone who thinks they can't have their watch removed without knowing it is deluded.

Possibly true with leather straps and buckles, and accomplices.

No magician in the world could remove my Oysterlock, difficult for me to do it.

[Runnin' Rebel]

Originally Posted by illest_18

Obrigado, manda uma mensagem pra ele.

[SeaAndSky]

Originally Posted by Trazor

Possibly true with leather straps and buckles, and accomplices.

No magician in the world could remove my Oysterlock, difficult for me to do it.

Actually, they can. And you'd never know it. Do a search and watch one of presentations. I used to think like you but no longer.

[Beowulf]

Stories like this leave me uncomfortable now that I'm thinking of getting a Sub. They're very identifiable, with cyclops etc.

Hope you find it. But ultimately it's just money and you can make more. Health is much more important, good you're not hurt.

[doramas]

Originally Posted by Don Bocadillo

Sorry to hear this! Seems this is an all to common occurrence on Ibiza during the summer. Gangs of professional watch thieves/ pickpockets heavily target the island. Apparently thousands of high end watches are stolen every year.

In the US do not steal ??? I was robbed of my wallet in Utah.

[uansari1]

I was planning on wearing my polar Exp II to Barcelona in a few weeks....but maybe I should stick to my Seamaster GMT...

[doramas]

I am more secure in Europe than in the USA. That there is a robbery does not mean that it is habitual

[Dejay]

Originally Posted by doramas

I am more secure in Europe than in the USA. That there is a robbery does not mean that it is habitual

Problem is if you wear Rolex or indeed any high end watches anywhere in public one is running the risk of inviting trouble. This is the sad truth of modern day society and the scum out there. One will need to anticipate Robbery, mugging, assault acid attacks whatever. I don't think one can say it's a free world and I can wear what I want that is a theoretical perspective nowadays I am afraid to say the more realistic truth is wear a Rolex and expect trouble in public. After all that what a risk assessment is !!!! Just not worth it. Best choose the more moments to wear.


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