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Omni · 8 July 2012, 08:52 AM

Approximately 7 weeks ago an assortment of 200 brand new boxed Rolexes including all papers and blank warranty cards got stolen from the Rolex distributers depot in the Netherlands. Upon discovery the watches were reported stolen right away to Rolex SA and the local authorities. Unfortunately they have not been retrieved. Chances are they will end up on the black market all around the globe.

My source is from the Dutch Rolex forum that almost shares the same name as this one.

So, if you happen to come across a deal that seems to good to be true walk away.

You have been warned!

Personally I won't be buying any Rolex unless it's at my local AD. Especially considering the confiscated Rolex thread that has been recently circulating.

Welshwatchman · 8 July 2012, 08:56 AM

All warranty cards were marked with the Netherlands Country codes, right?

Huge haul. Hasn't reached our news sources yet.

Omni · 8 July 2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

All warranty cards were marked with the Netherlands Country codes, right?

Huge haul. Hasn't reached our news sources yet.

Yes. WIS will know what to keep an eye out for; but the first time buyer won't.

It has not been made public in the Netherlands either. This information comes from an inside source with ties to the forum.

TimeToGo · 8 July 2012, 10:36 AM

Thanks for the heads up!!

bewithabob · 8 July 2012, 10:42 AM

Can we alert everyone as to the country code to watch out for?

imono · 8 July 2012, 10:57 AM

Here is a list.

http://www.oysterinfo.de/en/detailin...odes/index.php

crowncollection · 8 July 2012, 01:15 PM

Great info thanks country codes below

133 Netherlands
134 Netherlands
135 Netherlands
136 Netherlands
137 Netherlands
138 Netherlands

theloxmyth · 8 July 2012, 01:20 PM

Thank you.

Bangel · 8 July 2012, 09:15 PM

Good to know. Thanks.

bewithabob · 9 July 2012, 12:47 AM

Thanks for the alert and the codes.

pandrew6l · 9 July 2012, 01:36 AM

For the experts - where is country code ? Certificate, Tag, or Box ?

Mosco · 9 July 2012, 02:37 AM

cert

MoBe · 9 July 2012, 03:41 PM

I`m sure warranty cards are easy enough to counterfeit so I wouldn`t count on finding Dutch country code numbers,however I would be certain to know the seller before considering any Rolex purchase.

Chances are those watches will all find their way to Asia or Russia rather than N. America.

Johny · 10 July 2012, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MoBe

I`m sure warranty cards are easy enough to counterfeit so I wouldn`t count on finding Dutch country code numbers,however I would be certain to know the seller before considering any Rolex purchase.

Chances are those watches will all find their way to Asia or Russia rather than N. America.

i have seen blank warranty cards for sale on ebay. real or fake i don't know but they were on there and people bought them. so beware.

8 July 2012, 08:52 AM	#1
Omni Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 95	Think again before buying a new Rolex with blank papers Approximately 7 weeks ago an assortment of 200 brand new boxed Rolexes including all papers and blank warranty cards got stolen from the Rolex distributers depot in the Netherlands. Upon discovery the watches were reported stolen right away to Rolex SA and the local authorities. Unfortunately they have not been retrieved. Chances are they will end up on the black market all around the globe. My source is from the Dutch Rolex forum that almost shares the same name as this one. So, if you happen to come across a deal that seems to good to be true walk away. You have been warned! Personally I won't be buying any Rolex unless it's at my local AD. Especially considering the confiscated Rolex thread that has been recently circulating.

8 July 2012, 10:42 AM	#5
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	Can we alert everyone as to the country code to watch out for? __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

8 July 2012, 01:15 PM	#7
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Great info thanks country codes below 133 Netherlands 134 Netherlands 135 Netherlands 136 Netherlands 137 Netherlands 138 Netherlands __________________ watches many

8 July 2012, 01:20 PM	#8
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Thank you. __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

9 July 2012, 12:47 AM	#10
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	Thanks for the alert and the codes. __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

8 July 2012, 08:56 AM	#2
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	All warranty cards were marked with the Netherlands Country codes, right? Huge haul. Hasn't reached our news sources yet.

8 July 2012, 10:36 AM	#4
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	Thanks for the heads up!!

8 July 2012, 10:57 AM	#6
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Here is a list. http://www.oysterinfo.de/en/detailin...odes/index.php

8 July 2012, 09:15 PM	#9
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Good to know. Thanks.

9 July 2012, 01:36 AM	#11
pandrew6l 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California Posts: 528	For the experts - where is country code ? Certificate, Tag, or Box ?

9 July 2012, 02:37 AM	#12
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	cert __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

9 July 2012, 03:41 PM	#13
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	I`m sure warranty cards are easy enough to counterfeit so I wouldn`t count on finding Dutch country code numbers,however I would be certain to know the seller before considering any Rolex purchase. Chances are those watches will all find their way to Asia or Russia rather than N. America.

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