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  1. Faz Nov 17, 2018

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    It such a rare watch that it becomes almost worthless for whoever buys it as it will forever shunned.

    Worth broadcasting a hefty reward as the robbers most likely have no idea what they've got.

    Good luck with the recovery.
     
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  2. Swissgmt1675 Nov 17, 2018

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    Very very sorry to read that:(....But c'mon guys...really!? such a valuable watch on a purse..?:unsure: I will feel much more safe to strap it on my wrist with a vintage strap under my shirt...

    Good luck for the recovery and hope the thieves will be arrested too.:whipped:

    A.
     
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  3. cholack Nov 17, 2018

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    Terrible. I hope you can recover it
     
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  4. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Nov 17, 2018

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    Got hives just reading this. Purse = Man Bag... damn handy things ....but not for priceless watches.
     
  5. earth38 Nov 17, 2018

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    One thief got arrested but the other got away with the watch. No news of the watch yet.
    Thanks for sharing
     
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  6. MikeMan2727 Nov 17, 2018

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    Hopefully the captured thief will snitch.
     
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  7. stefman Nov 17, 2018

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    A beautiful watch, hope it’s recovered soon!
     
  8. speedyproftw Nov 17, 2018

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    So sorry to hear. That's an amazing piece.
     
  9. Screwbacks Nov 17, 2018

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    :(::confused2:::thumbsdown:
     
  10. JohnSteed Nov 18, 2018

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    Crying shame, sorry to hear. Will keep eye out. Hey have auction houses been notified?
     
  11. JohnSteed Nov 18, 2018

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    Is water boarding legal in country where stolen ?? Tongue in cheek mind you. :whistling:

    But ... t’was a dastardly act ,,,
     
  12. Wuza72 Nov 18, 2018

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    Sorry to hear that :(

    Hope you will get your watch back !
     
  13. GrapeFruit Nov 18, 2018

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    What a nightmare!
    Haven't seen many 2915 looks that god.
    Really hope it will be returned back to you.
     
  14. gdupree Nov 18, 2018

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    So sorry to hear. This watch will show up... watches like this don’t stay off the radar.
     
  15. Mark020 not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer Nov 18, 2018

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    Don't think so. Serious money in the dial, hands, bezel en pushers. I'm afraid it will be culled for parts
     
  16. BenBagbag Nov 18, 2018

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    @Mark020 I would edit out. They may be smart enough to do what you said, but if they aren't and they Google the serial and find this thread I wouldn't want them to get any ideas...
     
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  17. Om3ga321 Nov 18, 2018

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  18. MaiLollo Nov 18, 2018

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    I also thought that watches like this “have to show up sometime”, but I have a very good friend that had a Patek 5970P Black dial mugged and it never showed up. Less than 100 were produced...

    The risk is always that it’s a planned theft where they seek a target. In this case the watch is sold before its stolen...

    Anyway, let’s hope it turns up ASAP!
     
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  19. watchyouwant ΩF Clairvoyant Nov 19, 2018

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    a few things to do: consider the seller as well; might be a targeted attack. inform all german watchfairs now. have flyers printed and handed out with the tickets to the collectors there. and inform all dealers at these fairs as well. . best time to sell these beauties is before christmas. inform the museum in biel with the number. an informed buyer will contact them to verify that everything fits...... good luck. kind regards. achim
     
  20. ndgal Nov 19, 2018

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    Heartbreaking.
    At least one of these MFR's got caught. ::censored::
    Give me a pack of toothpicks and about 20 minutes with this guy and I'll get him to sing the other guy's name, full address, and social security number... In Yiddish... :whipped:
     
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