The luxury watch industry is only growing around the world, and with many online publishers covering the world of horology extensively it has never been easier to learn about timepieces, their value, and the level of demand. One thing I do truly love about this hobby is there is a clear sense of community, a watchfam so to speak, that tries to look out for each other whenever possible. Today I would like to draw our attention to a very unfortunate incident that hit one of the most respected vintage watch dealers in the world: Amsterdam Vintage Watches.Image: ? DE TELEGRAAFThe staff arrived to work on October 22 to find the windows of their store shattered on the pavement and boxes littered in front of the door. More than 40 watches from brands such as Rolex, Cartier and Patek Philippe were taken by the burglars – who clearly knew the value these premium brands command. Below, we have included a list of the references taken, along with their serial numbers, and we urge everyone to please proceed with caution if you happen to be in the process of trying to source one of the models (although it is always best practice to crosscheck pre-owned watches against databases of stolen watches). We recommend you collect this information before making a purchase, and proceed with caution if you see desirable vintage references listed at lower than typical asking prices.A Rolex Daytona Ref 116520 is among the stolen watches. Image: AblogtowatchThe below information is directly taken from the Amsterdam Vintage Watch website. To access the list from them directly click here.NOTICE OF WATCHES STOLEN FROM AMSTERDAM VINTAGE WATCHESDuring a break-in in the early hours of October 22, 2020, over 40 watches were stolen from our store. We are working with the authorities to find the culprits and recover the stolen watches. Some of these watches may have already been offered for sale in the Netherlands or abroad.?If you have any information about the watches in this list or if any of them were offered to you, please contact us directly ASAP.Telephone: +31 (0)20 63 80 296Whatsapp: +31 (0)6 27 17 14 39Email:?[email protected]BrandModelReferenceSerial #RolexSubmariner16610Y704499RolexSubmariner16610D339877RolexSubmariner14060MF997539RolexDay-Date180496454129RolexSubmariner16610LVD061717RolexSubmariner16610LVV468691RolexDate1500511515RolexDate15001149505RolexAir-King Winn Dixie'55007424475RolexDate15200N145779RolexDatejust16001096251RolexDay-Date180386540125RolexDay-Date180486410452RolexDay-Date Diamond hour markers'18238X695258RolexDay-Date Rose'1803742751RolexDay-Date180386096095RolexDatejust Buckley'1601/81227246RolexDatejust160136456562RolexDaytona16518N436560RolexDaytona16520A970527RolexDaytona116520K288334RolexDaytona116520Y478744RolexGMT-Master16753R558856RolexGMT-Master1675/35645011RolexYacht-Master16623F769669RolexYacht-Master168628P298604RolexYacht-Master68628T297134RolexSubmariner16610LVZ863237RolexSubmariner14060MF669247RolexExplorer5504949500RolexOyster Perpetual Lady'77080A554864RolexOyster Perpetual Lady'67480N571850RolexLady Datejust69177088440RolexLady Datejust69163086269CartierSantos2823191640NXCartierTank Chinoise2686034297SMCartierBaignoire78094780940365CartierTonneau2712035413SMCartierTank Mini1965828003CCartierTank Mini1965828003CCartierBaignoire1955435013CDPatek PhilippeGobbi Milano2459664603 / 969135Patek PhilippeAnnual Calendar5035P3059813 / 4060062
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