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breitlings · 9 March 2018, 08:23 AM

Almost every rolex robbery I recall reading that there are some of the goods that were tracked with GPS. I recall reading a few times that they find just the ones that have GPS trackers left behind. Seeing as how these robberies are often smash and grab (perhaps some with inside knowledge) and this from the display, does this mean some of the watches sold to customers have GPS trackers in them?

jrs146 · 9 March 2018, 08:27 AM

Don’t tell any of our wives that this is possible...

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Bigblu10 · 9 March 2018, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by breitlings

Almost every rolex robbery I recall reading that there are some of the goods that were tracked with GPS. I recall reading a few times that they find just the ones that have GPS trackers left behind. Seeing as how these robberies are often smash and grab (perhaps some with inside knowledge) and this from the display, does this mean some of the watches sold to customers have GPS trackers in them?

Where would they be hidden? Inside with the movement? Uh, No.

henry333 · 9 March 2018, 08:30 AM

Hmm.... maybe it's the holder or the pillow thing that's has it.
Guess they just grab and don't really take time to take off the holder ?

GreatScott · 9 March 2018, 08:33 AM

Just why do you want to know.... The government is listening....

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thomaswentworth · 9 March 2018, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by breitlings

Almost every rolex robbery I recall reading that there are some of the goods that were tracked with GPS. I recall reading a few times that they find just the ones that have GPS trackers left behind. Seeing as how these robberies are often smash and grab (perhaps some with inside knowledge) and this from the display, does this mean some of the watches sold to customers have GPS trackers in them?

It would have to be on a tag. (not heuer kind)

stockae92 · 9 March 2018, 10:46 AM

The answer is yes, that's a deep sea 's case is so big

It has to be some crazy spy story if we are talking about putting a tiny GPS track into a Rolex

codester · 9 March 2018, 10:52 AM

If so I'd bet in the pillow.

locutus49 · 9 March 2018, 10:59 AM

Now THIS thread reminds me of the BC threads.

schoolboy · 9 March 2018, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaswentworth

It would have to be on a tag. (not heuer kind)

Hahaha good one

schoolboy · 9 March 2018, 11:01 AM

I would think that the GPS tracker is removed if a customer buys said watch?

blueatlantic · 9 March 2018, 11:10 AM

I would think it would be removed at purchase.

Tools · 9 March 2018, 11:15 AM

GPS tracked Rolex watch......... very unlikely; I'd bet a donut that no Rolex has one, at least not from the factory.

More likely they would clone your phone when they see you buy it.

77T · 9 March 2018, 11:22 AM

GPS trackers wouldn’t help Rolex. All their inventory is pre-paid before it’s shipped to RUSA. They wouldn’t help RUSA either - the ROJ is billed on shipment to the shop. The only beneficiary would be the ROJ.

And yes, some do put them on things that are attached to every Rolex...the inventory and other tags. Thieves are in a hurry so they usually don’t get around to removing all the tags until they are somewhere else.

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OgSnowflake · 9 March 2018, 11:22 AM

I’ve seen it all here now

watchmework · 9 March 2018, 11:24 AM

Why do you ask? *scratches head*

PLNYC · 9 March 2018, 11:26 AM

I’ve been told by my AD that the Rolex pillows had a tracker in it. Not sure how much truth there is to that fwiw

breitlings · 9 March 2018, 11:32 AM

Some news stories mentioning the GPS trackers on or inside Rolex:

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/l...308338001.html

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/...acking-device/

I believe these two are related

https://www.dailynews.com/2016/03/10...re-gps-foiled/

http://www.laweekly.com/news/gps-tra...ps-say-5708153

henrylee · 9 March 2018, 11:32 AM

If breitling can do it, why can't rolex

breitlings · 9 March 2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

Now THIS thread reminds me of the BC threads.

Where is BC? I imagine yelling at people stealing his fruit?

Quote:

Originally Posted by henrylee

If breitling can do it, why can't rolex

does breitling do it?

Dyim · 9 March 2018, 11:38 AM

The second link from 12 o'clock.

You can send it to Michael Young and he'll take it out for you.

Mrcoach32 · 9 March 2018, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jrs146

Don’t tell any of our wives that this is possible...

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I second this motion.

Bartlette · 9 March 2018, 12:19 PM

Of the many things i like about mechanical watches and other old metal items is that they are not electronically traceable. I like to drive around in a non-traceable old car with AM radio going and a rolex. Given how long I've been part of the smart phone world (think windows ce), it's refreshing to be "off phone."

Watch This · 9 March 2018, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OgSnowflake

I’ve seen it all here now

Oh, there will be more.

porschejeff · 9 March 2018, 12:49 PM

Fake news!

Chewbacca · 9 March 2018, 12:51 PM

GPS in a Rolex but my toilet still gets plugged.

#progress

jaisonline · 9 March 2018, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by schoolboy

I would think that the GPS tracker is removed if a customer buys said watch?

Yup. Removed at the time of purchase.

The invisible GPS tracker must be built in those protective stickers that ADs are now required to remove except when selling to gray market sellers.

Dr.Smellody · 9 March 2018, 12:57 PM

I sure hope not!

Yobber76 · 9 March 2018, 01:26 PM

James Bond had a Rolex with a laser beam cutting tool in it, wait, what was the question?

2ltdjorn · 9 March 2018, 01:42 PM

I wouldn't mind if Rolex had a "fake" or "bugged" back casing that was in place when the watches were on display... if it helps catch the bad guys I am all for it...

of course when purchased, they could swap the back...

9 March 2018, 08:23 AM	#1
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	Are some Rolex Retail watches GPS tracked? Almost every rolex robbery I recall reading that there are some of the goods that were tracked with GPS. I recall reading a few times that they find just the ones that have GPS trackers left behind. Seeing as how these robberies are often smash and grab (perhaps some with inside knowledge) and this from the display, does this mean some of the watches sold to customers have GPS trackers in them?

9 March 2018, 08:27 AM	#2
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Don’t tell any of our wives that this is possible... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

9 March 2018, 10:46 AM	#7
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,962	The answer is yes, that's a deep sea 's case is so big It has to be some crazy spy story if we are talking about putting a tiny GPS track into a Rolex __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

9 March 2018, 11:15 AM	#13
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,502	GPS tracked Rolex watch......... very unlikely; I'd bet a donut that no Rolex has one, at least not from the factory. More likely they would clone your phone when they see you buy it. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 March 2018, 11:22 AM	#14
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,959	GPS trackers wouldn’t help Rolex. All their inventory is pre-paid before it’s shipped to RUSA. They wouldn’t help RUSA either - the ROJ is billed on shipment to the shop. The only beneficiary would be the ROJ. And yes, some do put them on things that are attached to every Rolex...the inventory and other tags. Thieves are in a hurry so they usually don’t get around to removing all the tags until they are somewhere else. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

9 March 2018, 08:30 AM	#4
henry333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Hendricks Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 826	Hmm.... maybe it's the holder or the pillow thing that's has it. Guess they just grab and don't really take time to take off the holder ?

9 March 2018, 08:33 AM	#5
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 845	Just why do you want to know.... The government is listening.... Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

9 March 2018, 10:52 AM	#8
codester "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: U.S. Watch: Bluesy and others Posts: 220	If so I'd bet in the pillow.

9 March 2018, 10:59 AM	#9
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Now THIS thread reminds me of the BC threads.

9 March 2018, 11:01 AM	#11
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	I would think that the GPS tracker is removed if a customer buys said watch?

9 March 2018, 11:10 AM	#12
blueatlantic "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: USA Posts: 21	I would think it would be removed at purchase.

9 March 2018, 11:22 AM	#15
OgSnowflake Banned Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: Massachusetts Posts: 506	I’ve seen it all here now

9 March 2018, 11:24 AM	#16
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Why do you ask? scratches head

9 March 2018, 11:26 AM	#17
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	I’ve been told by my AD that the Rolex pillows had a tracker in it. Not sure how much truth there is to that fwiw __________________

9 March 2018, 11:32 AM	#18
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	Some news stories mentioning the GPS trackers on or inside Rolex: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/l...308338001.html http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/...acking-device/ I believe these two are related https://www.dailynews.com/2016/03/10...re-gps-foiled/ http://www.laweekly.com/news/gps-tra...ps-say-5708153

9 March 2018, 11:32 AM	#19
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	If breitling can do it, why can't rolex __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

9 March 2018, 11:38 AM	#21
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,236	The second link from 12 o'clock. You can send it to Michael Young and he'll take it out for you.

9 March 2018, 12:19 PM	#23
Bartlette Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: San jose ca Posts: 53	Of the many things i like about mechanical watches and other old metal items is that they are not electronically traceable. I like to drive around in a non-traceable old car with AM radio going and a rolex. Given how long I've been part of the smart phone world (think windows ce), it's refreshing to be "off phone."

9 March 2018, 12:49 PM	#25
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	Fake news!

9 March 2018, 12:51 PM	#26
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	GPS in a Rolex but my toilet still gets plugged. #progress

9 March 2018, 12:57 PM	#28
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,397	I sure hope not!

9 March 2018, 01:26 PM	#29
Yobber76 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,978	James Bond had a Rolex with a laser beam cutting tool in it, wait, what was the question?

9 March 2018, 01:42 PM	#30
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,125	I wouldn't mind if Rolex had a "fake" or "bugged" back casing that was in place when the watches were on display... if it helps catch the bad guys I am all for it... of course when purchased, they could swap the back... __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

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