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Franken Bumblebee stolen :(

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Was mugged last night in London and had my franken Bumblebee (originally bought from QueTip ) stolen off my wrist.
had 2 guys jump me as I walked out of a bar in the middle of a busy area.

Needless to say I'm going to miss that watch.
 

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Fucking hell. I am sad to hear this. I hope you are fine mate??
 
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Jurgenk

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Franken Bumblebee stolen ????

That totally sucks. I hope you are otherwise okay? Watches can be replaced, your well-being is priceless. Having said that I hope they get what’s coming to them. Could they have been stalking you for your watch?
 
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Miguel Piguet

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Was mugged last night in London and had my franken Bumblebee (originally bought from QueTip ) stolen off my wrist.
had 2 guys jump me as I walked out of a bar in the middle of a busy area.

Needless to say I'm going to miss that watch.

Wow, sorry to hear... I assumed the Bumble bee out of most of the AP's was quite low key because of the all black look and not out there like Stainless steel, titanium , gold or diamond. Quite common with Rolex watches as quite identifiable/well known also watches with diamonds ... They must actually know about watches or been watching and planned. Maybe even didn't intend to take that but went for the watch... That's crazy , at least you're all good ....
 
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I’m sorry to hear about your plight, and am glad you made it out of the unfortunate incident ok!
The bee is a low key watch which looks frivolous, so the guys must have known what it was, or at least be familiar with the brand.
If you’re able to identify any distinguishing feature we can help you spot it if and when it pops up for sale, I doubt the fools know it’s a franken. Hopefully that can lead you to the assailants and thieves.
I do feel for you, I had my gen Rolex 116520 daytona taken from me in a similar fashion in Bangkok about 12 years back and I could only count myself lucky to have walked away from it.
You can get another franken or even gen, but your well-being is priceless always. I’m glad once again that you’re ok!


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Very unfortunate incident. Another reason for leaving the Gen at home for nighttime activities. Watches get taken all the time in robberies like this and I am not aware of insurance that covers this.
 

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Bloody hell. If you find something about your watch, keep us posted, we’re here to help.
 

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wow that sux , hope you are OK though ...
 

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Ahh, that’s shit! Where in London mate? Young guys? As you probably know, I guess you can yourself Lucky to not have been injured for it, given the way things are here at the moment.


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terrible news, glad you are ok.
I have always been a little wary of wearing my watches in some scenarios, and on a recent trip to cuba, I decided to take my Seiko beater rather than my more noticeable stuff.
its a sad state when you have to be thinking like this.
 

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I'm glad you were not harmed. The reason i got into reps is exactly what happened to you. And then when I saw they still might stab you for it i decided not to wear any in certain cities. London for a start unless I'm out with group of guys and it covered with a sleeve or something. Take care of yourself mate.

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I’m really sorry for you. Unfortunately too much bad people in our world.

Important that you are fine.


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Sorry to hear about your misfortune...
Like all Bros mentioned, most important thing is that you are unhurt in this incident.