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Title: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: songwillie on August 13, 2013, 10:25:18 AM
Hello everyone, I just discover this hang out place for all watch lovers in Malaysia!

As in the topic, my house got robbed two months ago, and I have been looking to get back my watch of the same make.
It was a wedding gift from my dad, it has a certain sentimental value. Alas, the police weren't able to recover anything even though there is some obvious thumb print collected.

But, if I can't get back my stolen watch, I guess I can make do with a watch of the same model.

So... fellow forum members, I'm seeking some help and advice on where to find a discontinued Omega 3513.50 watch. I tried timeseries, they had it, but was sold, so I guess I'll just have to be patient enough and wait for another one to come along...

In the mean time, any advice is welcome!
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: Empty Tree 8 on August 13, 2013, 10:30:46 AM
That's a bummer.......feel for you. Do check out the sales section, both merchants and members' preowned.
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: sidestreaker on August 13, 2013, 10:51:52 AM
Sorry to hear about your predicament, and I do hope you'll find a worthy replacement.

Anyway, welcome to the forum!
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: hanz079 on August 13, 2013, 11:48:05 AM
Ouch.
Feel for you bro.
If you still have the paperwork on the watches, maybe you would like to make a report with the watch manufacturers.
The watch could end up with them for service and it might raise some flags if a report is made.
Good luck.
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: songwillie on August 13, 2013, 12:54:05 PM
Thanks! Will be checking out on the sales sub-forum.
Good suggestion on reporting to watch manufacturer service center! I'll do that!
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Post by: dennis.T on August 13, 2013, 05:02:06 PM
Sorry to hear that.. Hope u can get the same model soon..
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: Pajero on August 13, 2013, 05:03:11 PM
I am sorry to hear this. My house was burglared before and my watch was taken amongst other items. Just like your case, nothing was recovered. I hope you will find  a worthy replacement soon. Most importantly, please look for ways to secure your house.
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: ivanswk on August 14, 2013, 07:10:13 AM
yah my house was also burglar before, new house in new area  :Blue:
lucky i over insured it  ;D ;D
the theives got nothing, just ransack the whole house, i make police report anyway and well just something from the insurance co for feeling of violated  :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: pexus on August 14, 2013, 07:54:42 AM
truly sorry to hear that...
plenty of trusted sellers here....hope you find something to replace the omega. 

Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: chuahcz on August 14, 2013, 08:33:25 AM
Same to me too. My house got broke in too.
The police managed to catch the burglar after 1 month, according to the police, they sold the watch .....
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: yohannes86 on August 15, 2013, 07:55:48 AM
Sorry for your loss bro.

Sadly, the occurence of break ins dont seem to be slowing down and on the other hand seem to be rising with each passing day!
Look around on the market and I'm pretty sure the model that you are looking for will pop up sooner or later!
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: songwillie on August 15, 2013, 12:28:12 PM
Well said! I'm deeply sadden although not surprised, sigh... that so many of you that read this thread has experience break ins...
Really hope that one will come along not too long...
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: Cocas on July 27, 2016, 07:02:37 PM
The more watches you got and the more expensive they are....

You will for sure more worries about this .....

Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: Cocas on July 27, 2016, 08:12:36 PM
Any suggestions on the counter measures?

Will you hide your Rolex diver watches in toilet bowl water tank?
Just like those people hiding their diamonds in fridge ice-cube container.
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: chrisyen on July 28, 2016, 06:08:07 AM
Any suggestions on the counter measures?

Will you hide your Rolex diver watches in toilet bowl water tank?
Just like those people hiding their diamonds in fridge ice-cube container.

That gonna piss the robber if they found out
Small thief is good in digging every hole
They r professional

If can, find a house with good security
Or don't keep so many at home
Open a safe at bank

Buy insurance
N keep yr watch n purchase paper separately
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: Cocas on July 28, 2016, 06:38:14 AM
Any suggestions on the counter measures?

Will you hide your Rolex diver watches in toilet bowl water tank?
Just like those people hiding their diamonds in fridge ice-cube container.

That gonna piss the robber if they found out
Small thief is good in digging every hole
They r professional

If can, find a house with good security
Or don't keep so many at home
Open a safe at bank

Buy insurance
N keep yr watch n purchase paper separately

Thanks for advice.

I hide the watches in different places when my whole family go for long vacation...some in the ceiling , some in laundry basket, some in toilet bowl water tank,......
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: tonykpk on July 28, 2016, 08:29:40 AM
Now they come equip with metal detector.
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: adamjohari on July 28, 2016, 08:39:20 AM
Scary stuff. Is there insurance for watches?
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: chrisyen on July 28, 2016, 08:41:54 AM
Any suggestions on the counter measures?

Will you hide your Rolex diver watches in toilet bowl water tank?
Just like those people hiding their diamonds in fridge ice-cube container.

That gonna piss the robber if they found out
Small thief is good in digging every hole
They r professional

If can, find a house with good security
Or don't keep so many at home
Open a safe at bank

Buy insurance
N keep yr watch n purchase paper separately

Thanks for advice.

I hide the watches in different places when my whole family go for long vacation...some in the ceiling , some in laundry basket, some in toilet bowl water tank,......

Buy a big safe
Mount the safe on the floor or wall

Good safe small thief can't open

Oxy also need more than 10 hrs to cut
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: chrisyen on July 28, 2016, 09:21:32 AM
Scary stuff. Is there insurance for watches?

For theft b burglar yes
U determine insure sum base on ur watch & other valuable worth...

That's y I said u need to keep ur receipt of purchase n boxes separately
To proof to adjuster that what u owned
U need to update a list
Add in what ever new purchase
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: henryting on July 28, 2016, 11:21:13 AM
Dayum, I can totally feel that. Will look out for the watch, if have will let you know


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Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: adamjohari on July 28, 2016, 12:04:21 PM
Is there a recommended brand for a safe? I'm thinking about getting one but not too expensive :D
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: engkow on July 28, 2016, 12:10:06 PM
adam, try Chubb safe
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: chrisyen on July 28, 2016, 01:03:31 PM
Is there a recommended brand for a safe? I'm thinking about getting one but not too expensive :D

I owned few safe
They made by
Falcon
Alpha

But the mechanical lock is made in China and uk
The U.K. Made is definitely feel smoother n better quality
But both work the same

I'm not sure about other brand
Never try

Good safe is
Thick
Heavy
Can't be open by force

Most are above to mount on wall or on ground
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: henryting on July 28, 2016, 01:14:53 PM
I think there's safe rental nowadays. I've came across 300 per year for a high quality safe


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Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: Conscript on July 28, 2016, 01:15:52 PM
Important is to mount/bolt your safe to the wall , another method which i did in my old house is to put cement/brick on side and top of the Safe that way will make it hard for em to carry away. reason i dint do it on my new house wife complain ugly  :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: Watchnut888 on October 29, 2016, 08:55:08 AM
That's painful mate.
Sorry for your lost.
I'll keep you in touch if I come across that discountinued Omega version.   :o :Blue:
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: turinbrakes on November 01, 2016, 01:56:38 PM
Is there a recommended brand for a safe? I'm thinking about getting one but not too expensive :D

Try these guys..good prices and reliable - http://www.safetybox.com.my/promotion.html
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: lovefoe on November 21, 2016, 07:43:47 AM
It is quite stressful to own an expensive watch nowadays. I always have to wear it or hide it.
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: EvolutionZ on November 21, 2016, 09:17:33 PM
I noticed robbers only recognized Rolex...
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: meoramri on November 22, 2016, 02:42:20 AM
I noticed robbers only recognized Rolex...

Easiest to pawn.


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Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: adamjohari on November 22, 2016, 05:41:20 AM
Haha, good luck trying to sell my Lange if it gets stolen. I will hunt you down!!!!  :Scolding: :police:

Btw, why on god's good earth would anyone not have certificates for their watches? I can understand not having the box cause you might want to avoid taxes. And some boxes are heavy. But certificates? Maybe people move house and lose it.
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: meoramri on November 22, 2016, 08:17:43 AM
Responsibility of owners to maintain the paperwork. If not, it is fair for prospective buyers to insist professional verification at seller's cost.
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: spacewalker on November 22, 2016, 04:41:44 PM
sorry for your lost. After reading this, make me think a lot before buying a preowned watch. What if somebody pawn it to the shop then we accidentally bought it.
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: toypoodle on November 22, 2016, 06:52:17 PM
Chubb safe is reputable. Owned 3, one in shop; 2 at home. Shop was burgled once, burglar can't open it!
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: toypoodle on November 22, 2016, 06:54:48 PM
..... yet I keep most of the time pieces in bank's safe deposit box.
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: Fearsome Puppy on November 24, 2016, 09:06:04 PM
sorry for your lost. After reading this, make me think a lot before buying a preowned watch. What if somebody pawn it to the shop then we accidentally bought it.

That's one of the reasons I buy preowned almost always with b&p.
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: Timeless on December 10, 2016, 12:15:48 PM
Sad to hear this unfortunate incident..
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: samuelazz on December 10, 2016, 06:30:37 PM
Sorry for your bad experience. My place was been ransacked 10yrs back. Felt blardy violated too. Anyway good to have a heavy safe and alarm system for your home. I guess it will be good to avoid buying preown watch without proper papers to discourage those thieves easlily selling away their loots.
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: Ray55 on June 26, 2017, 05:08:29 PM
Sorry for your lost bro! In life sometime not everything we can control but what to do? Be more positive bro :(
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: hacksrider on June 30, 2017, 08:42:20 PM
same thing happened to my maurice lacroix month ago... sad
Title: Re: House got robbed, and lost my watch...
Post by: kukujiao on June 30, 2017, 11:22:54 PM
So many break ins... msia is really unsafe


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