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Large Rolex heist in Amsterdam—be on the look-out for these watches!

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Hi all, the folks of Amsterdam Vintage Watches were robbed blind last night, and some 40(!) vintage Rolexes, Cartiers and Pateks are currently unaccounted for. Truly devastating.

Some of these watches will likely resurface at some point, so please be on the lookout for the following references/serials and report then to the authorities when you come across any of them.

Rolex Submariner 16610 Y704499
Rolex Submariner 16610 D339877
Rolex Submariner 14060M F997539
Rolex Day-Date 18049 6454129
Rolex Submariner 16610LV D061717
Rolex Submariner 16610LV V468691
Rolex Date 1500 511515
Rolex Date 1500 1149505
Rolex Air-King ‘Winn Dixie’ 5500 7424475
Rolex Date 15200 N145779
Rolex Datejust 1600 1096251
Rolex Day-Date 18038 6540125
Rolex Day-Date 18048 6410452
Rolex Day-Date ‘Diamond hour markers’ 18238 X695258
Rolex Day-Date ‘Rose’ 1803 742751
Rolex Day-Date 18038 6096095
Rolex Datejust ‘Buckley’ 1601/8 1227246
Rolex Datejust 16013 6456562
Rolex Daytona 16518 N436560
Rolex Daytona 16520 A970527
Rolex Daytona 116520 K288334
Rolex Daytona 116520 Y192965
Rolex GMT-Master 16753 R558856
Rolex GMT-Master 1675/3 5645011
Rolex Yacht-Master 16623 F769669
Rolex Yacht-Master 168628 P298604
Rolex Yacht-Master 68628 T297134
Rolex Submariner 16610LV Z863237
Rolex Submariner 14060M F669247
Rolex Explorer 5504 949500
Rolex Oyster Perpetual ‘Lady’ 77080 A554864
Rolex Oyster Perpetual ‘Lady’ 67480 N571850
Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 7088440
Rolex Lady Datejust 6916 3086269
Cartier Santos 2823 191640NX
Cartier Tank Chinoise 2686 034297SM
Cartier Baignoire 78094 780940365
Cartier Tonneau 2712 035413SM
Cartier Tank Mini 1965 828003C
Cartier Tonneau Dual time A114807
Cartier Baignoire 1955 435013CD
Patek Philippe Gobbi Milano 2459 664603 / 969135
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 25035P 3059813 / 4060062|
 
Dan S
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I assume they must have had their really special watches elsewhere, since none of these look irreplaceable. Still a lot of combined value, so one wonders how they could be taken. Did the robbers remove the entire safe?
 
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From what I saw they blew the windows out, not verified, but what I saw in and article, I'll look for it.

Edit, can find info on damaged windows but nothing beyond that
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Mark020
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No the rammed the small window right of the door with a concrete beam. The explosion was the previous attempt.
 
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Unclear how they managed. I've been to this place, it's a fortress. Also, their boutique is in a really busy part of Amsterdam—granted, with nightlife closed due to Covid there will have been few witnesses around...
 
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I assume they must have had their really special watches elsewhere, since none of these look irreplaceable. Still a lot of combined value, so one wonders how they could be taken. Did the robbers remove the entire safe?
It appears that the watches were not in the vault but glass showcases
 
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It appears that the watches were not in the vault but glass showcases

yikes wonder what insurance will think about that...
 
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Sad, I know these guys. Bought my Rolex 6593 Bombay there, used to live in the area.
 
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That’s Burger in Maastricht. Bought two watches there as well. My Speedy Sandwich and a Datejust.
 
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Dealers would have insurance 👍

I wonder if they are insured for real price or ticket price ::stirthepot::
( I’ve been in both shops and the prices were nothing short of 🤨 )
 
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Dealers would have insurance 👍

I wonder if they are insured for real price or ticket price ::stirthepot::
( I’ve been in both shops and the prices were nothing short of 🤨 )

They'll be insured for their replacement value (i.e. What they paid) not list value surely?
 
alam
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I suspect we'll see an increase in the number of watches being offered in the "no box or papers" category... 🙄
 
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Did both those guys fall down the stairs on the way in...?

Nope. I threw my bag down the stairs. My partner is the one that slipped and fell.
 
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Dealers would have insurance 👍

I wonder if they are insured for real price or ticket price ::stirthepot::
( I’ve been in both shops and the prices were nothing short of 🤨 )

my jeweler told me that his policy (in USA) requires them to put everything back in the safe every evening even though they have alarms, cameras, security doors, etc. He said it’s a real pain.
 
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Sad news. I was in Amsterdam in 2018, but, didn't check out the vintage watch store, I wish I did. A beautiful and charming city... but, no where is safe from thieves.

I recall a few years back when I was having lunch in the food court of a local mall, when this happened...

Two brazen suspects armed with assault rifles held up a Rolex store at the Westfield Century City Shopping Center Monday afternoon, firing at least one shot during the robbery. No injuries were reported.

https://abc7.com/century-city-mall-robbery-shooting-rolex/955079/
 
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