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Harvey Dubov · 8 July 2012, 11:50 PM

My Rolex Yachtmaster was just stolen. I gave the police serial number. They informed me that they would be able to check a database, and if it goes to a pawn shop they will possibly locate it. Should I also register it as stolen with Rolex or any other sites. My concern is that if I register it with Rolex as stolen, and they publicize the list the Pawn shop will see the # on the list & maybe not accept the watch then.

Sean.c · 8 July 2012, 11:53 PM

Sorry to hear that!! hope for the best! You never know the thief may get caught... how exactly was it stolen?

roadcarver · 9 July 2012, 12:06 AM

Sorry to hear that. I'd also be interested in knowing the circumstances around the incident.

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Originally Posted by Sean.c

Sorry to hear that!! hope for the best! You never know the thief may get caught... how exactly was it stolen?

bondtoys · 9 July 2012, 12:20 AM

Sorry to hear what has happened.

You should report it to Rolex together with the police report.

Also threads in the most important watch fora ( such as TRF ) with the serial number and the Ref. nr. in the title may help. Very likely that will show up if someone googles that info.

Good luck!

BGRINDEL · 9 July 2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Harvey Dubov

My concern is that if I register it with Rolex as stolen, and they publicize the list the Pawn shop will see the # on the list & maybe not accept the watch then.

Rolex does not publicize any lists of stolen watches. So, yes it is a good idea to report this to Rolex as stolen.

Tan · 9 July 2012, 12:27 AM

Sorry to hear that! Hope you get your watch back soon.

Omni · 9 July 2012, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BGRINDEL

Rolex does not publicize any lists of stolen watches. So, yes it is a good idea to report this to Rolex as stolen.

X2. Report it. That way you have a greater chance that the watch makes its way back to you eventually if someone sends it to RSC for service.

ManUtd · 9 July 2012, 12:40 AM

Sorry to hear that. Did you have any insurance on it?

topofk2 · 9 July 2012, 12:48 AM

Ooops .... very sad news. I hope they find it soon but the reality is that you should consider it gone and not expect it back. Eventually people get busted after months and years and the stash comes out, but that's usually very rare. Your other hope is Rolex temselves calling you once someone turns it in for servicing. Considering the volume they service, I doubt they call anyone. They used to but I think now the times have changed. One RSC told me that there is NO central database of stolen watches that any RSC can enter info into and out pops the status. Your best bet is police and pawnshops.
Can you tell us how it happened?

LightOnAHill · 9 July 2012, 12:50 AM

that's terrible news, what a loss! I can't imagine, thoughts sent your way!

learpilot · 9 July 2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by harvey dubov

my rolex yachtmaster was just stolen. I gave the police serial number. They informed me that they would be able to check a database, and if it goes to a pawn shop they will possibly locate it. Should i also register it as stolen with rolex or any other sites. My concern is that if i register it with rolex as stolen, and they publicize the list the pawn shop will see the # on the list & maybe not accept the watch then.

how was it stolen ??????????????????

topofk2 · 9 July 2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by learpilot

how was it stolen ??????????????????

someone came and took it without asking persmission!

LightOnAHill · 9 July 2012, 01:08 AM

so to a more positive note, what are you going to get to replace it?

bondtoys · 9 July 2012, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by topofk2

Considering the volume they service, I doubt they call anyone. They used to but I think now the times have changed. One RSC told me that there is NO central database of stolen watches that any RSC can enter info into and out pops the status. Your best bet is police and pawnshops.
Can you tell us how it happened?

Well, you may want to read this

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=Confiscated

To stand corrected.
Golden rule: if you don't report it, you won't get it back.

Mickey® · 9 July 2012, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by topofk2

someone came and took it without asking persmission!

Let me try...

Under what circumstances was the watch taken from your possession?

Trouble15 · 9 July 2012, 01:25 AM

Sorry to hear. Best of luck trying to recover the watch. Did you have insurance?

topofk2 · 9 July 2012, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bondtoys

Well, you may want to read this

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=Confiscated

To stand corrected.
Golden rule: if you don't report it, you won't get it back.

You are correct --- I believe that RSCs might maintain their local databases but what I was told was that there is no one GRAND database. Maybe she was thinking I had a stolen watch and was trying to lure me in. It is understandable --- that when you start talking about or get inquisitive on stolen watches, then your own character starts looking suspicious so maybe that was it, so maybe that was the reason she gave me what I think is false info.

But as far as I know, there is no website, generated by ROLEX, where you can report a stolen watch. In otherwords, the feedback to ROLEX about stolen watches is a haphazard one, not a systematic one. It is incumbent upon you to report it to them. And when you do, do you get a confirmation# from them? I don't think so. The person on Rolex or RSC end, could be writing that info on a yellow stickie that might gt lost. There is no proof given back to the reportee that their info is considered valuable and entered into the system ---- as far as the reportee is concerned, that info could be heading into the black hole.

When you call Rolex, is there a recording that says "your conversation might be recorded for quality control purposes?" I don't think so.

All this tells me that customer feedback and listening to them and accountability is not really ROLEX's high priority.

Hairdude1 · 9 July 2012, 01:45 AM

Sorry man. I would notify Rolex.

BmwA5H · 9 July 2012, 01:48 AM

I'm so sorry this happened to you!

I really hope it gets sorted.
Really want to find the person that did it and :

tomchicago · 9 July 2012, 01:48 AM

how/where did they snatch it?

azguy · 9 July 2012, 02:49 AM

Of course report it to Rolex, that way it will be seized if ever sent in for service. Nobody can get at the Rolex database but Rolex, rest assured....

It's law in most states that any Pawn Shop that takes in a watch needs to hold it for a predetermined set of time. In Arizona I think it's 30 days before it can be put up for sale.

Don;t lose hope, you may get lucky in the short-term, hopefully you were insured....

Ed Rooney · 9 July 2012, 08:21 AM

Keep your eye on Craigslist.

montpyt · 9 July 2012, 08:33 AM

In most pawn shops around the country (USA), State Laws require a 30 day hold before they can resell it, plus the pawner has to provide identification in order to pawn an item. But, that is in a perfect world.....there are a lot of unscrupulous pawn shop owners and employees out there that might bend a few rules and forget to get identification or even record the transaction. If the serial number to the watch was reported to law enforcement, there are databases that can be checked to see if the watch has been pawned, especially in south Florida.

tkerrmd · 9 July 2012, 08:36 AM

Sorry to hear that. Had several of mine stolen from a B + E. report to police and Rolex but very slim chance of getting it back unless you know who took it?

topofk2 · 9 July 2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Sorry to hear that. Had several of mine stolen from a B + E. report to police and Rolex but very slim chance of getting it back unless you know who took it?

Several??? What is B+E ???

swissautopro · 9 July 2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by topofk2

Several??? What is B+E ???

Breaking and entering.

Am I the only one who finds this thread a bit odd? OP has one post, this being it, and logs off. Hmmmmm............

gwalker · 9 July 2012, 09:18 AM

So sorry to hear. Honestly you best bet will be letting the police know and hoping its pawned then you will get it back. Rolex used to have a database but from my understanding it's a very long shot to have the watch returned that way.

FeelingTheBlues · 9 July 2012, 09:35 AM

Sorry to hear that my friend, I'd report it to Rolex as well and, as stated, keep an eye on Craigslist! There are so many watches on this site, you have chances of finding yours.

Good luck!

topofk2 · 9 July 2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by swissautopro

Breaking and entering.

Am I the only one who finds this thread a bit odd? OP has one post, this being it, and logs off. Hmmmmm............

Thanks! and I thought losing one Rolex hurts --- I can't even begin to imagine what you went through.....

DOW · 9 July 2012, 09:54 AM

A good reminder for us all to properly insure our valuables.

Good luck to the OP.

8 July 2012, 11:50 PM	#1
Harvey Dubov "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: HD Location: South Florida Posts: 1	Rolex Stolen My Rolex Yachtmaster was just stolen. I gave the police serial number. They informed me that they would be able to check a database, and if it goes to a pawn shop they will possibly locate it. Should I also register it as stolen with Rolex or any other sites. My concern is that if I register it with Rolex as stolen, and they publicize the list the Pawn shop will see the # on the list & maybe not accept the watch then.

9 July 2012, 09:35 AM	#28
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Sorry to hear that my friend, I'd report it to Rolex as well and, as stated, keep an eye on Craigslist! There are so many watches on this site, you have chances of finding yours. Good luck! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

8 July 2012, 11:53 PM	#2
Sean.c Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dubai / Ireland Watch: Sub date Posts: 505	Sorry to hear that!! hope for the best! You never know the thief may get caught... how exactly was it stolen?

9 July 2012, 12:20 AM	#4
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	Sorry to hear what has happened. You should report it to Rolex together with the police report. Also threads in the most important watch fora ( such as TRF ) with the serial number and the Ref. nr. in the title may help. Very likely that will show up if someone googles that info. Good luck!

9 July 2012, 12:27 AM	#6
Tan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: PP 5320G Posts: 1,259	Sorry to hear that! Hope you get your watch back soon.

9 July 2012, 12:40 AM	#8
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	Sorry to hear that. Did you have any insurance on it?

9 July 2012, 12:48 AM	#9
topofk2 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: oregon Posts: 162	Ooops .... very sad news. I hope they find it soon but the reality is that you should consider it gone and not expect it back. Eventually people get busted after months and years and the stash comes out, but that's usually very rare. Your other hope is Rolex temselves calling you once someone turns it in for servicing. Considering the volume they service, I doubt they call anyone. They used to but I think now the times have changed. One RSC told me that there is NO central database of stolen watches that any RSC can enter info into and out pops the status. Your best bet is police and pawnshops. Can you tell us how it happened?

9 July 2012, 12:50 AM	#10
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	that's terrible news, what a loss! I can't imagine, thoughts sent your way!

9 July 2012, 01:08 AM	#13
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	so to a more positive note, what are you going to get to replace it?

9 July 2012, 01:25 AM	#16
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,883	Sorry to hear. Best of luck trying to recover the watch. Did you have insurance?

9 July 2012, 01:45 AM	#18
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Sorry man. I would notify Rolex.

9 July 2012, 01:48 AM	#19
BmwA5H "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex 16618 Posts: 704	I'm so sorry this happened to you! I really hope it gets sorted. Really want to find the person that did it and :

9 July 2012, 01:48 AM	#20
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	how/where did they snatch it?

9 July 2012, 02:49 AM	#21
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Of course report it to Rolex, that way it will be seized if ever sent in for service. Nobody can get at the Rolex database but Rolex, rest assured.... It's law in most states that any Pawn Shop that takes in a watch needs to hold it for a predetermined set of time. In Arizona I think it's 30 days before it can be put up for sale. Don;t lose hope, you may get lucky in the short-term, hopefully you were insured....

9 July 2012, 08:21 AM	#22
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Keep your eye on Craigslist.

9 July 2012, 08:33 AM	#23
montpyt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Shawn Location: WPB, FL Watch: 116610LV "HULK" Posts: 1,095	In most pawn shops around the country (USA), State Laws require a 30 day hold before they can resell it, plus the pawner has to provide identification in order to pawn an item. But, that is in a perfect world.....there are a lot of unscrupulous pawn shop owners and employees out there that might bend a few rules and forget to get identification or even record the transaction. If the serial number to the watch was reported to law enforcement, there are databases that can be checked to see if the watch has been pawned, especially in south Florida.

9 July 2012, 08:36 AM	#24
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Sorry to hear that. Had several of mine stolen from a B + E. report to police and Rolex but very slim chance of getting it back unless you know who took it?

9 July 2012, 09:18 AM	#27
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	So sorry to hear. Honestly you best bet will be letting the police know and hoping its pawned then you will get it back. Rolex used to have a database but from my understanding it's a very long shot to have the watch returned that way.

9 July 2012, 09:54 AM	#30
DOW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Watch: 116610LN Posts: 90	A good reminder for us all to properly insure our valuables. Good luck to the OP.

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