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Had a watch stolen? Use this Premier League footballer’s tactic to get it back…
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Had a watch stolen? Use this Premier League footballer’s tactic to get it back…

In March this year, Premier League footballer Rico Henry was in a London hotel when he somehow managed to lose his Rolex. The watch had…
Andy Richter shares the painful story of how his Rolex, gifted to him by Conan O’Brien, was stolen
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Andy Richter shares the painful story of how his Rolex, gifted to him by Conan O’Brien, was stolen

Watch theft has unfortunately become a dark cloud over the watch world of late. There’s been a noticeable rise in these robberies in recent years…
How Orlando Bloom recovered his rare watches stolen by the ‘Bling Ring’
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How Orlando Bloom recovered his rare watches stolen by the ‘Bling Ring’

Actor Orlando Bloom has long been known for his on-screen feats of derring-do in film, as star of the Pirates Of The Caribbean and Lord…
The changing reality of wearing a watch in New York City
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The changing reality of wearing a watch in New York City

It’s a Saturday morning in New York City. For years, I’ve enjoyed the comfort and privacy of driving around the city as my form of…
Italian tourism chief believes hotel-provided plastic watches are the solution to the threat of watch theft
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Italian tourism chief believes hotel-provided plastic watches are the solution to the threat of watch theft

Last week, CNN Travel reported that a tourism chief in Naples had proposed a solution for prospective visitors who were worried about visiting the region.…
F1 driver Lando Norris robbed of £40k Richard Mille outside Wembley
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F1 driver Lando Norris robbed of £40k Richard Mille outside Wembley

In the aftermath of Sunday’s Euro 2020 soccer final in London, Wembley descended into chaos. Even before the home crowd had watched England lose on…
Fake charity muggers steal Rolex watches using David Blaine trick
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Fake charity muggers steal Rolex watches using David Blaine trick

Imagine you’re walking down the street, minding your own business, when someone stops you and asks if you have time to sign a petition to…
Footballer Jesse Lingard had his watch stolen from locker while playing for West Ham
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Footballer Jesse Lingard had his watch stolen from locker while playing for West Ham

There’s nothing worse than having something stolen. You discover your possession isn’t where you left it. Self-doubt creeps in and you feel like you’re going…
Three men apprehended for robbery of a Richard Mille RM 11-03 in Beverly Hills
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Three men apprehended for robbery of a Richard Mille RM 11-03 in Beverly Hills

Back in March, we covered the story of a horrific watch theft in Beverly Hills California where a Richard Mille robbery occurred leaving an undisclosed…
Las Vegas ‘prostitute’ with lion tattoo stole Rolex and Audemars Piguet watches from hotel rooms
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Las Vegas ‘prostitute’ with lion tattoo stole Rolex and Audemars Piguet watches from hotel rooms

If you happen to find yourself in Las Vegas and find yourself with an attractive young woman with a lion tattoo on her thigh, keep…
The Rolex robberies – when your watch makes you a target for crime
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The Rolex robberies – when your watch makes you a target for crime

Wearing a Rolex will invariably attract attention. Bragging rights aside, owning a Rolex comes with a host of benefits: they can make a great impression…
Rare $500K Richard Mille RM 11-03 stolen at gunpoint in Beverly Hills, owner offering $50K reward for its return
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Rare $500K Richard Mille RM 11-03 stolen at gunpoint in Beverly Hills, owner offering $50K reward for its return

Unfortunately, yet another theft has shaken the watch world. As luxury items, it’s no secret these coveted and pricey items can become targets for thieves…
How did thieves use Instagram to steal €150,000 of watches and other luxury goods?
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How did thieves use Instagram to steal €150,000 of watches and other luxury goods?

We all love Instagram, right? Especially for the watch community, the Facebook-owned social media app is an integral hub that connects horological enthusiasts around the…