Jaeger-LeCoultre

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...  

I just hope that this gives you some kind of closure.

Just curious, which auction house in Hong Kong was selling one of the stolen watches? Did they even bother to return it once notified?

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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.

But they can even take the one off your wrist.

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Thanks for sharing this very special story. Cheers, HSTE

gentlemen. Still 19 watches missing.... That’s hard. I feel very sorry for that. All the best, Thomas

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.

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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

Watching the for sale sites is not the worst thing to do.. who knows what else you might find ?

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.

Thats a great positive philosophy. I wish you the best of luck in finding the remaining 19. Truly, Edward

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?

But I think Nicolas already worked on that

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!

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.

The rest will be super tough to find... Best, my friend. Nicolas

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,... 

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... 

Well done !

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... 

And keep my fingers crossed for the rest!

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

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?

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

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.

... 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

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 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... 

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?