I think a recent party guest stole my watch. I'm guessing whomever took it will unload it. Should I bother notifying local jewelry stores with details and serial number? Or would that be a waste of time?

 

Sorry about the loss... nothing worse than getting ripped off, its such a sickening feeling. I'd report it stolen, drop off a note to the local stores that advertise they buy used watches, probably won't result in anything but it's what you can do and proactive and you will feel better about taking some kind of action.
Other than that, drink heavily, and buy a new watch are my only other suggestions.

 

Report it to the local police as they will then check pawn shops for the watch. Only Rolex has the stolen registry as far as I know.

 

That sucks.... Definitely report it. You have no chance if recovering it if you don't.

 

Damn, it's not just the loss of the watch, it's also the loss of trust in somebody you may know.

Home insurance?

 

Home insurance would cover it but taking the hit to my premiums may not be worth it.

 

I feel your pain.

My almost new AT Day-Date was stolen last week. I phoned to Omega service center and they inserted watch number to their database and marked it as stolen. I did not asked but I hope that this is the worlds database. It's not much but this is what you can do.

 

Did you question your party guest?

 

Great to know that Omega does this. It will only help if the new "owner" sends it in for service.

 

Well you do live in the city in Canada populated by the most crooks! Were Harper, Duffy, or Wallin at your party? Maybe Nigel will cut you a cheque too.

Seriously, sorry to hear this - a call to the police is the first thing. I would also call the pawn shops around town and let them know the serial number if someone tries to sell it to them.

Hope you get it back mate.

Cheers, Al

 

Ottawa is the capital of Canada and in that town, you can't trust anyone...Al was listing some of the infamous few from our exalted government benches who have been caught with their excessive expenses. It is possible the OP had a "political party"...
Sorry for your loss-maybe its time to get Chopper...

 

Very sad, I wish you to find your watch.

 

Damn man, you might want to rewrite who's your friends and who's not. That's not good. Hope all goes well and your timepiece comes back to you in great shape.

 

Should not take that much of a hit. Last thing you want to do is think that you can't claim for something After paying your premium. (Otherwise don't pay premiums and bank the money each year)

Good luck with it..

 

I'm not trying to be flippant but you should have another party and invite the same exact people.

you can narrow down your suspects by the person(s) who declines or doesn't show up.

 

Your mind works in devious ways my friend

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