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Thanks for the positive news Nico. I'm happy this is bringing closure concerning this watch!
And I frankly admire your gentleman's approach, as I don't think I would have been as understanding as you have been towards the other men. I truly hope more good news will come soon re your other watches!
One of my stolen watches resurfaced!
The one in question is the Tribute To Polaris 1965 in steel. I owned the Prototype, one of the three existing. So you can imagine how happy I was and how sad I became after my burglary in 2011. My Tribute to Polaris 1965: Almost 8 years after, on a collec...
That’s an incredible story and somehow sad at the same time...
I just hope that this gives you some kind of closure.
auction house
Just curious, which auction house in Hong Kong was selling one of the stolen watches? Did they even bother to return it once notified?
Really ? The moral of the story
watches must be stored in SDB at least I do they will fond the way back to this piece have you informed JLC lost and stolen after tge burglary ?I thought such reports helps to straighten things if tge watch appears at the SC.
That is freaking amazing! And a „good“ resolution in the end.
Thanks for sharing this very special story. Cheers, HSTE
A decision of two
gentlemen. Still 19 watches missing.... That’s hard. I feel very sorry for that. All the best, Thomas
I'm mixed...
I'm not sure how I feel with the outcome. On one hand, the best possible thing happened and everyone is somewhat happy. On the other hand, true justice wasn't served. I'm split.
Well I have to say that It's even a little painful to me when I see a Langematik Anniversary............
I know you were close, but I really rooting for you to get that one back someday. (along with all of the others of course) Tony
great story Two gentlemen!! Now for the others................................ [nt]
Watching the for sale sites is not the worst thing to do.. who knows what else you might find ?
A good ending to an unfortunate story on this one.
This is how gentlemen settle things. I really hope for you the others end this well or better somehow. It makes me sick that this happened to you.
Well that is the definition of looking at the glass half full
Thats a great positive philosophy. I wish you the best of luck in finding the remaining 19. Truly, Edward
How about contacting the dealer who sold it?
Perhaps they can identify who they bought it from, and if they bought any of your others.... maybe this will open the door to a trail to follow?
Thanks for the positive news Nico. I'm happy this is bringing closure concerning this watch!
And I frankly admire your gentleman's approach, as I don't think I would have been as understanding as you have been towards the other men. I truly hope more good news will come soon re your other watches!
I wonder if JLC or other brands can help you keep track of the stolen watches?
like in this case, when he sent it in for service and JLC informs you, it will be better as you may want to keep the original condition? Anyway, what’s done is done for this case and I pray you’ll find the rest of your watches. Good luck my friend.
Lange has every information about my Langematik Anniversary and Datograph. I will check with the other brands Mainly Vacheron, Patek, Ulysse Nardin and Jaeger Lecoultre.
The rest will be super tough to find... Best, my friend. Nicolas
Your whole collecting experience makes for a good story, Nico..
And I think it has enriched everyone. From a simple matter of awareness (I remember those antiquorum posts) to acts of generosity and friendship (The AirKing initiative) to another interesting outcome such as this one with the TP65, all of it, in the end,...
Yes, I do really hope that some stories still have to be told. The most important for me are this vintage Deep Sea Alarm US which was in top condition, the Duometre à Chronographe in platinum,
The Langematik Anniversary, the Datograph, the Vacheron Les Historiques Chrono salmon dial platinum case, the Ulysse Nardin Chrono Mono Pusher WG 175th Anniversary, the Patek 5196P, and these two superb Omega Seamaster 300 CK 14755 and 165024, the Panerai...
Chapeau!
An amazing story of true gentleman’s behavior. And though only 1/20 of your collection came back into daylight this makes hope for more. On the other hand it again brings up emotions about a still not closed page of your life. Let’s hope that in a not too...
I am glad that a resolution has been found in this case, Nico!
And keep my fingers crossed for the rest!
Positive news!
I have a question: when the watch was sent for service, did JLC detect that it was stolen? Si let’s hope now that step by step you get news about the other watches. Fx
from my understanding there is a lack of rigor
There is still your name engraved and a search on the net we immediately find who owns the watch. In this story, many people have closed their eyes, don't you think?
I feel for you and admiew you
Hi Amanico, What an amazing and sad story. Kudos for the resolution in this particular case, but the wound is clearly still there. I hope the key 5-6 turn up soon. Best, Claus
Amazing outcome to a sad moment my friend...
let's hope there will resolution for the remaining pieces. Still cannot believe how something like this happens and it seems to be happening more often which is scary at times. Luckily we have the community to help us search and spread the news.
This is a most awesome story my dear Nicolas! It was an unfortunate incident indeed, but meeting another gentleman to settle this matter brings some...
... Warmth to the heart! I remember the story you told of another watch you recovered thanks to another gentleman friend some time ago. I deeply wish you'll be able to recover other watches my friend! All the best Abel
Sorry to hear - and what a gentleman you are!
The other gentleman couldn’t have been luckier than crossing your path with this piece. I remember you telling me the story, what a disaster that was - and several of them were so rare resp protos or otherwise irreplaceable pieces 😓 All the best to you my...
When I first read this post I felt anger and then sadness for you.
When events like this happen in life I always have to remind myself that the most important thing is our family, our health and our friends. Material objects come and go and can always be replaced in some fashion. You are truly a gentleman and settle this...
Somehow I missed this post when you made it.
Finding any of your watches is a bit amazing. And this is a fascinating outcome for the watch; and you. How was it decided that the buyer would get the watch and not you?