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SWISSAHOLICS · 19 February 2016, 02:01 AM

Yeah not sure why he fought. It's best to give them what they want and protect yourself. I had a gold Rolex and sold it because of the attention. It's not worth the risk.

Highjinx · 19 February 2016, 02:46 AM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...lex-watch.html

What do we think of that?

Viffer · 19 February 2016, 02:51 AM

The search facility is your friend or look down a few threads x10 and counting

sathwik · 19 February 2016, 03:17 AM

thats a scary situation to imagine, hope he finds his rolex soon!

Bruins7 · 19 February 2016, 11:48 AM

Wow truly sad to watch.

Ruud Van Driver · 19 February 2016, 12:18 PM

Thing is, knowing the British judicial system those two bastards will be unlucky if they get three months inside. They'll more likely get a suspended sentence i.e. slap on the wrist. I hope Karma intervenes first.

presario · 19 February 2016, 12:15 PM

Man, it was shocking to watch. I hope the scum are caught and brought to justice quickly.

sensui · 19 February 2016, 12:20 PM

......seriously f***ed. This kind of stuff makes you lose a bit more faith in humanity. Hope they are brought to justice and/or karma strikes with full fury.

hornchurch · 19 February 2016, 12:30 PM

London crime i'm afraid.
Very carefull where i wear my watch in London.

Shame, when you can't even wear your watch to work..

Hpozzuoli · 19 February 2016, 12:41 PM

The anger I have right now is beyond words. I shouldn't say anymore because I like being here.

DaveJV · 19 February 2016, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hpozzuoli

The anger I have right now is beyond words. I shouldn't say anymore because I like being here.

I totally agree! Me too!

Gnomon · 20 February 2016, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveJV

I totally agree! Me too!

Yes. I believe that private property which is not creating a public nuisance is sacrosanct. This is one of the fundamental pillars of civilisation. And therefore one should take proportionate response. Read that how you will.

avantix · 19 February 2016, 12:58 PM

Sickened by this

Aceldama · 19 February 2016, 01:03 PM

That sucks! You spend your time working hard and saving just to have some a-hole take the easy way...

sea-dweller · 19 February 2016, 03:17 PM

Just awful!

tomchicago · 20 February 2016, 01:01 AM

He's lucky to be alive. CAREFUL WITH THE BLING, BLING-BLINGAZ!

RACER_X · 20 February 2016, 01:54 AM

It looks like the band breaks in the vid

At :39 marker

I wouldn't think that would happen to a R

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Desibaba · 20 February 2016, 02:13 AM

Sometimes I wonder if having nice things in life is even worth it when people around (even supposed friends or family members) will kill you to take what you have worked hard for.

Investr · 20 February 2016, 02:56 AM

OMG i just about puked watching this!! I got mugged when I was 17 and they stole my fake Rolex (before I could buy the good stuff), class ring, and shoes. A different attempt was made when I was 24 in the military. That had a different outcome- the weasel came up and acted like he was holding a gun in his jacket demanding my wallet and keys. He heard a car door slam in the parking lot and turned around to look. That is when I reared back and hit him square in his face with a Mike Tyson haymaker. He dropped like a sack of potatoes. For my pleasure, I added a right footed kick to the back of his head. Fearing I might have killed him, I took off only to find out the next day that he had robbed someone else earlier in the day and was ID'd. I hope these two sleeze bags are caught and REALLY hope they swing by my place and try to rob me alone without my wife or kids around and with no weapons....That would be fun!!!!

JayJ · 20 February 2016, 03:20 AM

Man I really feel bad for the man. Terrible to loose your watch like that.

AK797 · 20 February 2016, 03:29 AM

This just goes to show that maybe people do notice our nice watches more than we think as many here often argue, esp the nefarious sort. Actually at an ADs is where I had a bit of an experience recently, where a guy/customer was really eyeing my watch as I was being served and looked away when I met his eye, it made me feel a bit on guard and so I made sure I wasn't followed out of the ADs or was being waited for. Just a good reminder to always be alert in certain situations.

srvrf · 23 February 2016, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

This just goes to show that maybe people do notice our nice watches more than we think as many here often argue, esp the nefarious sort. Actually at an ADs is where I had a bit of an experience recently, where a guy/customer was really eyeing my watch as I was being served and looked away when I met his eye, it made me feel a bit on guard and so I made sure I wasn't followed out of the ADs or was being waited for. Just a good reminder to always be alert in certain situations.

Very true. When people ask the "is it safe...?" type questions here they tend to get mocked, but there is a risk wearing a Rolex in some situations, especially all gold. Sometimes common sense and situational awareness aren't enough. This guy was just sitting at work. Now the only question I have is if he couldn't afford to replace a $21,000 USD watch, why wasn't it insured?

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Abdullasaif · 20 February 2016, 06:23 PM

Wow thats insane!!

andrew7423 · 20 February 2016, 09:02 PM

Looks like the police have arrested one and are hunting for the other who they have named. It's a shame to live in a world where cctv is necessary, but in this case it looks to have made the real difference between becoming another forgotten statistic and actually putting perpetrators in the dock. Hope they get what's coming to them.

http://www.itv.com/news/london/updat...r-cctv-appeal/

cdmorenot · 20 February 2016, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrew7423

Looks like the police have arrested one and are hunting for the other who they have named. It's a shame to live in a world where cctv is necessary, but in this case it looks to have made the real difference between becoming another forgotten statistic and actually putting perpetrators in the dock. Hope they get what's coming to them.

http://www.itv.com/news/london/updat...r-cctv-appeal/

Wonderful news. I hope they catch the second POS

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Danny83 · 21 February 2016, 01:46 PM

UPDATE: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ace-watch.html

RACER_X · 23 February 2016, 02:19 AM

Sorry For his loss, but I'd rather send $ for the 7 kids he has

"I have an Aston Martin as well and I wanted to pass the watch down to my kids. I will never be able to afford another one."

sent from the batcloset in the batcave on the batphone

sathwik · 23 February 2016, 04:14 AM

i want to be able to enjoy my YG DD while on vacations abroad, but this is so scary. too many of these awful incidents lately, women honey trapping, mugging and violence!
i know its being in the wrong place at the wrong time and its probably <1% of luxury watch wearers that suffer this, but still I'm too scared to do it now!

sathwik · 23 February 2016, 04:23 AM

the victim recalls the fateful event

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...during-7395994

nycity · 23 February 2016, 04:24 AM

Truth is, it's not safe to wear an expensive watch today.
I was in Paris recently, on the phone, in front of a restaurant and I noticed a guy on a moped looking very suspicious.
He was definitely up to something no good. Ex military here, I can tell when something is off.
I walked my way back to the restaurant. Told the restaurant manager to look out for that guy. He ended up calling the police.

Not sure what happened but later on the manager told me that several of his clients had been targeted for their watches.

In NY I see less problems - at least in Manhattan. But nothing is safe. Be careful.

19 February 2016, 02:01 AM	#1
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Yeah not sure why he fought. It's best to give them what they want and protect yourself. I had a gold Rolex and sold it because of the attention. It's not worth the risk. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

19 February 2016, 02:46 AM	#2
Highjinx Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Vietnam Watch: Rolex Sub - 16610 Posts: 246	Police appeal after man choked for £15k Rolex watch http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...lex-watch.html What do we think of that?

19 February 2016, 12:18 PM	#6
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Thing is, knowing the British judicial system those two bastards will be unlucky if they get three months inside. They'll more likely get a suspended sentence i.e. slap on the wrist. I hope Karma intervenes first. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

19 February 2016, 12:15 PM	#7
presario "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,428	Man, it was shocking to watch. I hope the scum are caught and brought to justice quickly. __________________

19 February 2016, 03:17 PM	#15
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Just awful! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

19 February 2016, 02:51 AM	#3
Viffer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mid. Glam Watch: 14060,351050,79190 Posts: 219	The search facility is your friend or look down a few threads x10 and counting

19 February 2016, 03:17 AM	#4
sathwik Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bangalore Watch: 116506A Posts: 397	thats a scary situation to imagine, hope he finds his rolex soon!

19 February 2016, 11:48 AM	#5
Bruins7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LA Watch: Rolex(4),15400 Posts: 1,105	Wow truly sad to watch.

19 February 2016, 12:20 PM	#8
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	......seriously f***ed. This kind of stuff makes you lose a bit more faith in humanity. Hope they are brought to justice and/or karma strikes with full fury.

19 February 2016, 12:30 PM	#9
hornchurch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Tony Location: london Watch: Datejust 11 Posts: 356	London crime i'm afraid. Very carefull where i wear my watch in London. Shame, when you can't even wear your watch to work..

19 February 2016, 12:41 PM	#10
Hpozzuoli Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Henry Location: Rhode Island Watch: Rolex Posts: 990	The anger I have right now is beyond words. I shouldn't say anymore because I like being here.

19 February 2016, 12:58 PM	#13
avantix "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montreal Watch: DSSD 116613 116500 Posts: 197	Sickened by this

19 February 2016, 01:03 PM	#14
Aceldama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Cal Watch: Dads Omega Cal 601 Posts: 707	That sucks! You spend your time working hard and saving just to have some a-hole take the easy way...

20 February 2016, 01:01 AM	#16
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	He's lucky to be alive. CAREFUL WITH THE BLING, BLING-BLINGAZ!

20 February 2016, 01:54 AM	#17
RACER_X "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 439	It looks like the band breaks in the vid At :39 marker I wouldn't think that would happen to a R sent from the batcloset in the batcave on the batphone

20 February 2016, 02:13 AM	#18
Desibaba "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Fl Watch: Sub,Pam90,SA2 Posts: 595	Sometimes I wonder if having nice things in life is even worth it when people around (even supposed friends or family members) will kill you to take what you have worked hard for.

20 February 2016, 02:56 AM	#19
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	OMG i just about puked watching this!! I got mugged when I was 17 and they stole my fake Rolex (before I could buy the good stuff), class ring, and shoes. A different attempt was made when I was 24 in the military. That had a different outcome- the weasel came up and acted like he was holding a gun in his jacket demanding my wallet and keys. He heard a car door slam in the parking lot and turned around to look. That is when I reared back and hit him square in his face with a Mike Tyson haymaker. He dropped like a sack of potatoes. For my pleasure, I added a right footed kick to the back of his head. Fearing I might have killed him, I took off only to find out the next day that he had robbed someone else earlier in the day and was ID'd. I hope these two sleeze bags are caught and REALLY hope they swing by my place and try to rob me alone without my wife or kids around and with no weapons....That would be fun!!!!

20 February 2016, 03:20 AM	#20
JayJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 248	Man I really feel bad for the man. Terrible to loose your watch like that.

20 February 2016, 03:29 AM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	This just goes to show that maybe people do notice our nice watches more than we think as many here often argue, esp the nefarious sort. Actually at an ADs is where I had a bit of an experience recently, where a guy/customer was really eyeing my watch as I was being served and looked away when I met his eye, it made me feel a bit on guard and so I made sure I wasn't followed out of the ADs or was being waited for. Just a good reminder to always be alert in certain situations.

20 February 2016, 06:23 PM	#23
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	Wow thats insane!!

20 February 2016, 09:02 PM	#24
andrew7423 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: u.k. Posts: 2	Looks like the police have arrested one and are hunting for the other who they have named. It's a shame to live in a world where cctv is necessary, but in this case it looks to have made the real difference between becoming another forgotten statistic and actually putting perpetrators in the dock. Hope they get what's coming to them. http://www.itv.com/news/london/updat...r-cctv-appeal/

21 February 2016, 01:46 PM	#26
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	UPDATE: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ace-watch.html

23 February 2016, 02:19 AM	#27
RACER_X "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 439	Sorry For his loss, but I'd rather send $ for the 7 kids he has "I have an Aston Martin as well and I wanted to pass the watch down to my kids. I will never be able to afford another one." sent from the batcloset in the batcave on the batphone

23 February 2016, 04:14 AM	#28
sathwik Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bangalore Watch: 116506A Posts: 397	i want to be able to enjoy my YG DD while on vacations abroad, but this is so scary. too many of these awful incidents lately, women honey trapping, mugging and violence! i know its being in the wrong place at the wrong time and its probably <1% of luxury watch wearers that suffer this, but still I'm too scared to do it now!

23 February 2016, 04:23 AM	#29
sathwik Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bangalore Watch: 116506A Posts: 397	the victim recalls the fateful event http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...during-7395994

23 February 2016, 04:24 AM	#30
nycity "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1	Truth is, it's not safe to wear an expensive watch today. I was in Paris recently, on the phone, in front of a restaurant and I noticed a guy on a moped looking very suspicious. He was definitely up to something no good. Ex military here, I can tell when something is off. I walked my way back to the restaurant. Told the restaurant manager to look out for that guy. He ended up calling the police. Not sure what happened but later on the manager told me that several of his clients had been targeted for their watches. In NY I see less problems - at least in Manhattan. But nothing is safe. Be careful.

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