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  1. chunkythebulldog Nov 14, 2021

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    Breitling Avenger II

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  2. chunkythebulldog Nov 14, 2021

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    Omega Marine Chronometer

    Serial no: 37061159

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  3. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers Nov 14, 2021

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    Really sorry to hear this mate.
    Definitely sounds like an inside job.
    Bastards!
     
  4. shaun hk Fairy nuffer Nov 14, 2021

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    So sorry to hear of this, as others have said you can take some solace in your family being safe and well. And hopefully the insurers will pay out.
     
  5. rootbeer7 Nov 14, 2021

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    I’ve just posted a list from trf on my Instagram and on my story is a link to this page @imrootbeer7
    Feel free to share.
     
  6. Hetcins1 Nov 14, 2021

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    Sorry about the news pal, I hate this type of theft, scum of the earth hope they are returned.
    Ern.
     
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  7. drhex Nov 14, 2021

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    So they ripped the safe out? If they achieved this in eight minutes incl carrying it off & driving away I‘d have a word with the installer, something‘s wrong there. What make was it?
    Good luck with the insurance. Having a second safe nobody knows about with a primary to target isn‘t the worst idea. Keeping valuables out of the safe hidden will get you in major trouble with the insurance if it goes wrong. Thieves generally know very well where to look sadly. My CCTV goes to the cloud for that reason.
    Anyway, most important that you and the family are unharmed, watches can be replaced.
     
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  8. SmithSJ Nov 14, 2021

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    Very sorry to hear your news. Really hope the police get a lead to get them.
     
  9. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Nov 14, 2021

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    F………….. … that’s horrible news. I hope it works out somehow (and the fleas of 1000 camels infest the nether regions of the thieves) …
     
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  10. Aludic @SpeedyBirthYear Nov 14, 2021

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    This must rank as being one of a watch aficionados worst nightmares... Glad you and your family are all right!

    Will keep an eye out for these gems and remind myself that the annoyance of having most of my collection in a bank safe is actually sensible. Sigh.
     
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  11. bdp Nov 14, 2021

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    Dam, that's horrible news.
    As you and others have said, sounds like an inside job.
    As long as you and the family are safe.
    Hope the bastards get caught and the watches returned.
     
  12. stevec14 Nov 14, 2021

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    Really sorry to hear about this chunky. As per others, at least the family/ pets were not harmed. Insurance is good, but let’s hope they get the bastards. Clearly someone who knew your setup in some way.

    hopefully these will be fairly obvious when they hit the market and try to sell them. Let’s hope the police take it seriously and you get them back.
     
  13. wristpirate Nov 14, 2021

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    Sad news. A long shot but could be worth sharing your list of watches with local pawn shops
     
  14. Omega D Nov 14, 2021

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    So sorry to hear this. Hopefully, insurance will cover it. Please keep majority in bank safe, just have one at home or on wrist.
     
  15. Davidt Nov 14, 2021

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    Scum bags.

    Thankfully your family were safe but bloody awful nonetheless. Fingers crossed for a positive outcome
     
  16. amfalconer Nov 14, 2021

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    I'm sorry to hear about your loss, they're a some shitty people out there, and as suggested this sounds like someone knew exactly what and where to look for.

    Should you recover your watches, or insurance replace them then please keep them elsewhere where only you and the family know, and look at having your CCTV backed up on the cloud.

    I know it sounds obvious in hindsight, but this happened to a friend of mine, and within a few weeks he was hit again, it was suggested by the attending officer that the same lot had allowed enough time to elapse for the insurance to replace what was taken the first time.
     
  17. chunkythebulldog Nov 14, 2021

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    Serial / case numbers etc below

    JLC Polaris Date LE model Q9068681 serial 3452912
    AP RO 15202OR serial no J33265
    Breitling Avenger II model A13380 serial 2387192
    Rolex GMT Pepsi 16750 serial 8378148 movement no 1089721
    Rolex Explorer II 1655 serial 8314625 movement D608166
    Tudor Submariner 9411/0 serial 964430
    Rolex Submariner 5513 Meters First serial 1833863
    Rolex Submariner 1680 Red serial 3854111
    Omega Seamaster Bullhead 146.011 serial 29148537
    Omega Marine Chronometer serial 37061159
     
  18. chunkythebulldog Nov 14, 2021

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    Thanks to all the people who have spread the word on social media etc
     
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  19. LesXL Nov 14, 2021

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    Fuckers!! So sorry to read this thread, mate!
    They surely seem to know what they were looking for in such a short timeframe.

    Glad nobody was hurt, and it surely hurts to have lost the watches and all the personal investment (time, effort, feelings) that goes with it.

    Best of luck, mate!
     
  20. ICONO Nov 14, 2021

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    Sorry to hear of this…

    An immensely distressing, and intimidating experience, to be targeted by professional thieves, evidently well briefed

    I very much hope both you, and the family, are able to overcome this appalling episode, and move forward

    Sadly in hindsight, ( and its always, in hindsight ) …perhaps other Members should reflect on the wisdom, and discretion, of divulging any geographical location, or the breadth / value of their collection…on a globally accessible platform, such as Instagram ?

    We have certainly experienced ‘Scoundrels’ on this forum before

    I’m quite sure, they continue to monitor Social Media, for opportunities ?
     
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