Author Topic: House got robbed, and lost my watch... (Read 13324 times)

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!

Empty Tree 8 · « **Reply #1 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.

sidestreaker · « **Reply #2 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!

hanz079 · « **Reply #3 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.

songwillie · « **Reply #4 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!

dennis.T · « **Reply #5 on:** August 13, 2013, 05:02:06 PM »

Sorry to hear that.. Hope u can get the same model soon..

Pajero · « **Reply #6 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.

ivanswk · « **Reply #7 on:** August 14, 2013, 07:10:13 AM »

yah my house was also burglar before, new house in new area

lucky i over insured it

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

pexus · « **Reply #8 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.

chuahcz · « **Reply #9 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 .....

yohannes86 · « **Reply #10 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!

songwillie · « **Reply #11 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...

Cocas · « **Reply #12 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 .....

Cocas · « **Reply #13 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.

chrisyen · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2016, 06:08:07 AM »

Quote from: 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.

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

Cocas · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2016, 06:38:14 AM »

Quote from: chrisyen on July 28, 2016, 06:08:07 AM

Quote from: 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.

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,......

tonykpk · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2016, 08:29:40 AM »

Now they come equip with metal detector.

adamjohari · « **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2016, 08:39:20 AM »

Scary stuff. Is there insurance for watches?

chrisyen · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2016, 08:41:54 AM »

Quote from: Cocas on July 28, 2016, 06:38:14 AM

Quote from: chrisyen on July 28, 2016, 06:08:07 AM
Quote from: 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.

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

chrisyen · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2016, 09:21:32 AM »

Quote from: adamjohari on July 28, 2016, 08:39:20 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

henryting · « **Reply #20 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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adamjohari · « **Reply #21 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

engkow · « **Reply #22 on:** July 28, 2016, 12:10:06 PM »

adam, try Chubb safe

chrisyen · « **Reply #23 on:** July 28, 2016, 01:03:31 PM »

Quote from: 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

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

henryting · « **Reply #24 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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