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hey sir... really sorry for what happened to you... pretty sure you can somehow sue antiquorum for this as possession and even storing stolen items knowingly (you got proof that they did after the buyer contacted them) is a crime... i read a bit about tha... 

maybe be can all use it as a banner ...  

This could have been me when I bought a UN Trilogy set through Antiquorum! I did have Antiquorum send the watches directly to UN for service, but what a nightmare that I trusted an auction house that neglects to verify ownership!

Distressing! I find this sad affair. Nicolas receive my support.

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Good to know I hope you'll get her back one day As for that action site ..... this is VERY bad publicity

by antiquorum's shoddy and totally irresponsible response to your situation. Just happened to read this posting and my sadness and disgust that you have to repeat your anguish at losing this watch again! Now that the holidays are over,i hope that things w... 

Just came across this post. I really feel for you and I can totally understand. Hope you will have your watch back soon. I have heard other unethical stories about Antiquorum in the board room. This is another level when they actually sell stolen goods. I... 

That your watch is back on stage! Social media pressure + finding the best way to let them understand you will not give up are key if I may. What about their credibility if such a story was ever reported on a larger scale. My best wishes for 2016...keep u... 

you ask a question concerning this on Timezone Unbelievable ... I am more than 15 years on that website I posted a few K posts and suddenly ....without any private message, nor warning or whatsoever I even still don't understand what I did wrong Some of t...  

I joined Watchnet to post about this horrific situation. My post did not see the light of day. And I was permanently banned from posting for my "prior actions".

My friend said that the auction house should cooperate with the police, such as providing the information who sent the watch to auction. Since you\'ve reported to the police when the watch was stolen, here is the closest clue that we\'ve ever had. Hope yo... 

We'll see... Thanks, my friend. Best, Nicolas

Sorry, I read this post earlier and said I must respond but then the holidays happened. But I ran across mention of the Antiquorum issue again and it reminded me. First, insofar as Timezone is concerned don\'t feel bad dropping off that list. The directio... 

Questions .... Please elaborate on your statement, "The best course of action for Antiquorum was indeed to back entirely out of the situation." Specifically, what criteria are you using to determine "best"? And how do you conclude that Antiquorum's chosen... 

You brought up some valid points and some facts of which I was not aware. I agree that Antiquorum's actions appear very suspect if not outright unethical. I do maintain two two things however. First that this was an instance with internationsl complicatio... 

Anyone would have expected (and reasonably so) AQ to hold onto the watch until everyone with an interest in this matter weighed in. AQ not only returned the watch to someone with questionable rights to it; they did so surreptitiously. And frankly, what AQ... 

I understand your feelings but it needs to be kept in the context of a business decision. Antiquorum is an auction house, a business, not a judicial organization able or bound to judge a point of law. And that is exactly what property ownership is — issue... 

Do you think Antiquorum should disclose the consignor's identity to Nico right now? If not, then under what circumstances (if any) short of a court order do you think Antiquorum should disclose the consignor's identity, and to whom? Also, before concludin... 

They didn't run from the issue; they created the issue.

Imho, I do believe you are missing the point here as AQ just needed to do one thing and one thing only…. Once AQ found out that the item could potentially be stolen, the only thing AQ needed to do was to contact the local police authorities and have the i... 

And of course I was in relation with Aq first. Asked them to return my watch. At least, they could have asked to the local authorities what to do, it would have been the correct thing to do. My insurance company didn't cover me, and I provided to Aq all t... 

Ethical conduct should be one of the hallmarks of an auction house that works with valuable items and where provenance is crucial to their reputation. Clearly AQ doesn\'t give a crap about any of that. Point noted. Won\'t consign not buy from them. How do... 

On Antiquorum and Timezone - I believe Antiquorum owns Timezone.com , so you can see where they might not want posts about this on their site. This is all so unfortunate. They should have notified the authors before sending the watch back to the consi... 

That could perhaps explain why AQ didn't want to pursue the matter in HK=( news.asiaone.com

To Aq... Thanks for the link, my friend. Nicolas

I just read your terrible story. I'm very sorry to hear that. I hope fate turns quick and you're reunited soon.

... that I hadn't seen before. Click here .

I read the article few days back and truly appreciate the sites\'s contribution to bring the news and information into the watch community. IMHO there should really be more doing that. The watch world is just another business and not everything is nice an... 

I am so sorry to hear about this, (almost a year later, while searching posts about this dubious company for my own recent post, "Antiquorum - Seller Beware". I don't understand how they can continue to operate with so much disregard for the people who ha... 

... though unfortunately too late. The buyer of Nico's watch posted his story here . He returned the watch to Antiquorum immediately after he discovered it was stolen. Antiquorum was VERY slow to return his money and in fact he had to threaten Antiquorum ... 

Wow. I am so sorry for your loss. May you blessed with more beautiful watch as a replacement I will definitely not buy/supported antiquoxxx any more

Hello Nico and all, I did not aware of this post before otherwise I will stay away from Antiquorum in the recent Geneva auction on 14th May 2017. I was looking for Langematik Anniversary a while and noticed that Antiquorum 14th May 2017 auction has one, I... 

I'm glad you got most of your money back.

It is a pity when you buy a product worth of a car and receive utterly poor service. Did you sign a contract on the purchase? As for me you can sue them.

As this auction house does not honor to their words, and senior executive (Managing Director) practice to solve the mistakes they made is to shift the liabilities on their customers, I don't think this auction house Antiquorum will stay long in business f... 

Negative experience is a valuable experience. If no losses occur let it be.

Your story is sad and full of ignorance from the Antiquorum. I suggest you write an e-mail to the head of Antiquorum with a description of the problem. The management is unlikely to be willing to bear reputation risks so it might actually move forward you... 

I was dealing with their Management Director in Switzerland already and I dont think there is any use for making any complaint. This was my first time to place bid in this auction house, so I don't think that my double confirmations about my status with t... 

As my experience suggest any major problem that is not solvable with regular employees shall be escalated to the top. In such case your issue will be likely solved or you will receive a definite negative response.

I suppose it would be great if someone covered this topic on the forum.

To the day I wrote your post I was skeptical about auctions. Now I have a negative attitude.

As you said, what evidence did they receive from the other side that they were the legal owners of the watch... I still hope one day you will get this one back...

Even though they keep promoting heavily, updating the new structure of having the new team, I will definitely stay away from them cos the M.D. is the same guy from Switzerland. Really disappointed about Antiquorum! Nico, any news from you? Still no respon... 

Definitely I think there is a need to have a board to keep reminding all users to avoid this auction house. To me, I hope that i can create more noise and awareness about this auction house practice...very unprofessional and unethical.... Regards Hans

Shame on them, what a poor excuse for an auction house. Unfortunately they have been on the decline for sometime, but your story is very upsetting and displays the unprofessionalism of some brands. I for one will not use them again.

My experiences with other two auction houses such as Christie and Sotheby are more professional and transactions are done clean and clear. If Antiquorum finally treats both Nico and my case in a professional way, they should take actions immediately to su... 

if it was me I would do WHATEVER I could to make their life at a minimum miserable

Did such things. And i'm sorry you lost 22 watches on the same night. That must be painful. You didn't keep them in a safe? Was your story on the news?

So the thieves must have known you brought them home. In all cases now that you know your watch is with antiquorum, can't the police trace back sold it to antiquorum and how this person got it etc in a way to climb all the way to the orignal thief. Ne ser... 

Thanks for advice, will not do business with this people

Why their CEO does not step in solving this topic for Nico cos it has been three years ago? My experience with this company was a joke. No matter how they put their money on marketing, collectors or even first time buyer should stay away from them!! Just ... 

And many people have stayed away!