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Rags2Rolex · 3 February 2016, 12:15 PM

Friends, If you are traveling, I have learned the hard way that its not a good idea to take expensive watches such as your Rolex on your travels. I had my Rolex stolen in Miami & want to get some feedback from anyone with similar stories.

Thankfully I was insured & after 45days of back and forth with the insurance company I was covered. I like to know the following if anyone can relate to this thread:

1. What did you do with your Rolex box/papers/warranty card etc. after the watch went missing/stolen

2. Any point in holding onto this stuff (every time I see my GMT box, I am now reminded of my experience of having the watch stolen). I am hopeful it may get picked up during service which at that time I can turn the watch/papers/box over to my insurance company.

Love to hear some feedback, Sucks to have your watch stolen, thank god it was insured

Rags2Rolex

silverbullet818 · 3 February 2016, 12:21 PM

Wow. Sorry to hear.

Can you share how it was stolen?

I'd just offer to return the box and papers to the insurance company.

elkaholic · 3 February 2016, 12:23 PM

I'm sorry to hear your nice watch was stolen, but glad to hear you got it resolved with your insurance company. What was the reasoning for the 45 day process with the insurance company? Was the piece insured via your homeowners policy, or through a separate policy such as a personal articles policy or a policy through someone tlike jewelers mutual?

I've not had any of mine stolen or lost, so I can't comment on what you should do with the box/papers. I have a personal articles policy via State Farm and they do not require box/papers/purchase receipt to insure a watch, just valid appraisals.

Al1969 · 3 February 2016, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverbullet818

Wow. Sorry to hear.

Can you share how it was stolen?

I'd just offer to return the box and papers to the insurance company.

Yes Can you offer any details? It may also alert other members to keep an eye out for it.

WJGESQ · 3 February 2016, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverbullet818

Wow. Sorry to hear.

Can you share how it was stolen?

I'd just offer to return the box and papers to the insurance company.

Yeah. Why not just say it?

Spartacus · 3 February 2016, 12:40 PM

Specifics would be helpful, hotel? Left it on a beach towel, or night club blur, or did you get mugged?

I frequent the south beach area, and not only have I never had an issue, I usually find that my watch is worth the least amongst he other owners.

versatile1 · 3 February 2016, 01:00 PM

Here we go again!

Rags2Rolex · 3 February 2016, 01:01 PM

The watch was insured through my homeowner's policy with a separate jewelry policy to insure the watch directly. The insurance company was very thorough & requested photos of the watch & when I had worn it In California. They asked for friends to contact, receipts, store name, time of purchase, date of purchase, photo properties & tags identifying when photos were taken of the watch, etc.

pinkelle21 · 3 February 2016, 01:02 PM

IBTL😎

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carreramay · 3 February 2016, 01:04 PM

So how, where, when was it stolen? Half stories don't help others or allow others to help you.

EDIT: Guess this story is a rerun. I'm a sucker.

sensui · 3 February 2016, 01:06 PM

Heh you guys just want the details. Sorry for your loss op, lot of scumbags unfortunately in the world we live in.

Rags2Rolex · 3 February 2016, 01:10 PM

Thank you Sensui.

TheRolexKingofLV · 3 February 2016, 01:16 PM

I'm soooooo curious. But you said it all in your last post. Chin up, lesson learned, and move on.

texex91 · 3 February 2016, 01:25 PM

Watches are just fine to travel with.

You didn't provide details. But when traveling anywhere common sense prevails.

Travelled around the world and never a problem with any watch.

Rags2Rolex · 3 February 2016, 01:28 PM

thanks RolexKing, Great collection my friend, very impressive.

Thankfully the watch was insured, unfortunately that watch model now triggers an uncomfortable memory and reminder so currently I do not own a Rolex, however after nearly 1 year from that incident I have been looking at them again and considering either a replacement of my GMT II or a Daytona SS.

anothernewphone · 3 February 2016, 01:30 PM

If you want feedback on similar stories, why don't you TELL US how your watch was stolen?

Rags2Rolex · 3 February 2016, 01:33 PM

Good judgement is the result of experience and experience the result of bad judgement. I have learned my lesson when traveling. Texex, I hope you continue your travels around the world & never have any issues & you are properly insured.

Davidmay · 3 February 2016, 01:36 PM

feels like trying to get blood out of a stone

Rags2Rolex · 3 February 2016, 01:37 PM

Thank you for all the positive feedback, will update you all on what I end up doing with the box & papers!

teqp · 3 February 2016, 01:39 PM

If you have the Rolex box, sell it on eBay. The papers and warranty card can go into the trash/shred bin.

CRM114 · 3 February 2016, 01:43 PM

After being questioned numerous times, still no details forthcoming from the OP as to where and how it was stolen. It's pretty useless advice to just say "Don't travel/or watch out when traveling" and then leave it at that. Actual advice would be to share the circumstances to allow others to learn from the mistake in order for them not to repeat it.

OP, good judgment doesn't just come from bad experiences. Judgement is a combination of Knowledge and Experience. If you can't help raise the Knowledge level of others by sharing, then why post in the first place except as a fishing expedition for sympathy? Until you do, nobody is learning a thing from your mistake.

My guess is that there's a good reason no details are being offered and those queries ignored.

tjjma · 3 February 2016, 01:45 PM

This thread has now become comical

silverbullet818 · 3 February 2016, 01:49 PM

Good luck with your insurance claim.

If I can venture a guess, the reason why it has taken so long with the insurance company is likely because of your 'story' or lack thereof.

I've heard of others who have lost and had their watches stolen and their claims were settled in 10 days or less.

I'm guessing the insurance company doesn't care about the box and papers because to them that doesn't prove you 'had' the watch with you at the time of the said incident.

I stand to be corrected but will need to hear the entire story.

Either way, good luck.

MattyL147 · 3 February 2016, 01:49 PM

Sorry to hear.

Swindled by a "lady of the night?" Happens a lot on the beach unfortunately.

xelor69 · 3 February 2016, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davidmay

feels like trying to get blood out of a stone

Davidmay · 3 February 2016, 01:53 PM

i wonder if the insurance company knows what happened yet?

silverbullet818 · 3 February 2016, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davidmay

i wonder if the insurance company knows what happened yet?

I'm sure based on how long its taking the insurance company is looking at all the stories.

Dyim · 3 February 2016, 01:57 PM

I am guessing alcohol is involved......or user negligence.....

Robrob777 · 3 February 2016, 01:58 PM

I bet it was misplaced or left behind as there is no mention of police reports.

silverbullet818 · 3 February 2016, 02:01 PM

Just look at all the exceptions on an insurance policy. I'm sure one if not a few of these terms were 'touched' thus the delay in settlement. It's not clear cut obviously or the OP would have been paid out.

3 February 2016, 12:15 PM	#1
Rags2Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: West Coast Watch: Sub ND/GMT II SS Posts: 133	Stolen ROLEX: GMT Master II SS-Miami Friends, If you are traveling, I have learned the hard way that its not a good idea to take expensive watches such as your Rolex on your travels. I had my Rolex stolen in Miami & want to get some feedback from anyone with similar stories. Thankfully I was insured & after 45days of back and forth with the insurance company I was covered. I like to know the following if anyone can relate to this thread: 1. What did you do with your Rolex box/papers/warranty card etc. after the watch went missing/stolen 2. Any point in holding onto this stuff (every time I see my GMT box, I am now reminded of my experience of having the watch stolen). I am hopeful it may get picked up during service which at that time I can turn the watch/papers/box over to my insurance company. Love to hear some feedback, Sucks to have your watch stolen, thank god it was insured Rags2Rolex

3 February 2016, 12:23 PM	#3
elkaholic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ATL Watch: Rolex Posts: 683	I'm sorry to hear your nice watch was stolen, but glad to hear you got it resolved with your insurance company. What was the reasoning for the 45 day process with the insurance company? Was the piece insured via your homeowners policy, or through a separate policy such as a personal articles policy or a policy through someone tlike jewelers mutual? I've not had any of mine stolen or lost, so I can't comment on what you should do with the box/papers. I have a personal articles policy via State Farm and they do not require box/papers/purchase receipt to insure a watch, just valid appraisals. __________________ 16570 Exp II White 16220 DJ silver stick 16233 DJ champagne stick

3 February 2016, 01:00 PM	#7
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Here we go again! __________________ Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Life is a cruel teacher It will give you the test first and the lesson later

3 February 2016, 01:16 PM	#13
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	I'm soooooo curious. But you said it all in your last post. Chin up, lesson learned, and move on. __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

3 February 2016, 12:21 PM	#2
silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	Wow. Sorry to hear. Can you share how it was stolen? I'd just offer to return the box and papers to the insurance company.

3 February 2016, 12:40 PM	#6
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,745	Specifics would be helpful, hotel? Left it on a beach towel, or night club blur, or did you get mugged? I frequent the south beach area, and not only have I never had an issue, I usually find that my watch is worth the least amongst he other owners.

3 February 2016, 01:01 PM	#8
Rags2Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: West Coast Watch: Sub ND/GMT II SS Posts: 133	The watch was insured through my homeowner's policy with a separate jewelry policy to insure the watch directly. The insurance company was very thorough & requested photos of the watch & when I had worn it In California. They asked for friends to contact, receipts, store name, time of purchase, date of purchase, photo properties & tags identifying when photos were taken of the watch, etc.

3 February 2016, 01:02 PM	#9
pinkelle21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: california coast Watch: rolex 116300 Posts: 741	IBTL😎 Sent using Pied piper compression app

3 February 2016, 01:04 PM	#10
carreramay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 227	So how, where, when was it stolen? Half stories don't help others or allow others to help you. EDIT: Guess this story is a rerun. I'm a sucker.

3 February 2016, 01:06 PM	#11
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Heh you guys just want the details. Sorry for your loss op, lot of scumbags unfortunately in the world we live in.

3 February 2016, 01:10 PM	#12
Rags2Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: West Coast Watch: Sub ND/GMT II SS Posts: 133	Thank you Sensui.

3 February 2016, 01:25 PM	#14
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Watches are just fine to travel with. You didn't provide details. But when traveling anywhere common sense prevails. Travelled around the world and never a problem with any watch.

3 February 2016, 01:28 PM	#15
Rags2Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: West Coast Watch: Sub ND/GMT II SS Posts: 133	thanks RolexKing, Great collection my friend, very impressive. Thankfully the watch was insured, unfortunately that watch model now triggers an uncomfortable memory and reminder so currently I do not own a Rolex, however after nearly 1 year from that incident I have been looking at them again and considering either a replacement of my GMT II or a Daytona SS.

3 February 2016, 01:30 PM	#16
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	If you want feedback on similar stories, why don't you TELL US how your watch was stolen?

3 February 2016, 01:33 PM	#17
Rags2Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: West Coast Watch: Sub ND/GMT II SS Posts: 133	Good judgement is the result of experience and experience the result of bad judgement. I have learned my lesson when traveling. Texex, I hope you continue your travels around the world & never have any issues & you are properly insured.

3 February 2016, 01:36 PM	#18
Davidmay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 223	feels like trying to get blood out of a stone

3 February 2016, 01:37 PM	#19
Rags2Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: West Coast Watch: Sub ND/GMT II SS Posts: 133	Thank you for all the positive feedback, will update you all on what I end up doing with the box & papers!

3 February 2016, 01:39 PM	#20
teqp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Phil Location: SoCal Watch: 116613LN Posts: 3,052	If you have the Rolex box, sell it on eBay. The papers and warranty card can go into the trash/shred bin.

3 February 2016, 01:43 PM	#21
CRM114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: HK & USA Watch: GMTs,1803, 16610LV Posts: 2,001	After being questioned numerous times, still no details forthcoming from the OP as to where and how it was stolen. It's pretty useless advice to just say "Don't travel/or watch out when traveling" and then leave it at that. Actual advice would be to share the circumstances to allow others to learn from the mistake in order for them not to repeat it. OP, good judgment doesn't just come from bad experiences. Judgement is a combination of Knowledge and Experience. If you can't help raise the Knowledge level of others by sharing, then why post in the first place except as a fishing expedition for sympathy? Until you do, nobody is learning a thing from your mistake. My guess is that there's a good reason no details are being offered and those queries ignored.

3 February 2016, 01:45 PM	#22
tjjma "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: San Francisco Posts: 237	This thread has now become comical

3 February 2016, 01:49 PM	#23
silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	Good luck with your insurance claim. If I can venture a guess, the reason why it has taken so long with the insurance company is likely because of your 'story' or lack thereof. I've heard of others who have lost and had their watches stolen and their claims were settled in 10 days or less. I'm guessing the insurance company doesn't care about the box and papers because to them that doesn't prove you 'had' the watch with you at the time of the said incident. I stand to be corrected but will need to hear the entire story. Either way, good luck.

3 February 2016, 01:49 PM	#24
MattyL147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,207	Sorry to hear. Swindled by a "lady of the night?" Happens a lot on the beach unfortunately.

3 February 2016, 01:53 PM	#26
Davidmay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 223	i wonder if the insurance company knows what happened yet?

3 February 2016, 01:57 PM	#28
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,237	I am guessing alcohol is involved......or user negligence.....

3 February 2016, 01:58 PM	#29
Robrob777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: WA Posts: 272	I bet it was misplaced or left behind as there is no mention of police reports.

3 February 2016, 02:01 PM	#30
silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	Just look at all the exceptions on an insurance policy. I'm sure one if not a few of these terms were 'touched' thus the delay in settlement. It's not clear cut obviously or the OP would have been paid out.

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