Paul is hoping for help recovering the only irreplaceable item burglar(s) took from his home near 41st/Findlay: “I got a watch from my grandfather when he passed away and last night someone broke into our house and stole the watch. It was a 1960s Gübelin Watch with his name engraved on it, ‘John Palm.’ A couple other things were stolen but they can all be replaced. The watch is similar to the one (in this stock photo).” Police report # is 20-163824.
Oh Paul, I was sorry to read this. I hope someone locates the watch and it’s returned to you.
Paul I’m similarly sorry to read this (and what a gorgeous vintage alarm watch). I’m a watch-lover, and have 2 special watches from my dad that mean the world to me. I’d implore you to check all jewelry shops in West Seattle (most sell secondhand, I believe), watchmakers, and pawn shops. If you can, go in person. I can’t due to health (‘high risk’) currently, or I’d gladly help in the search. I really hope this has a positive outcome.
The thieves and addicts I’ve had the displeasure of coming across in my many years all rationalize their criminal activities with two excuses: 1) insurance will pay for it; and 2) “I’m a victim, so I deserve other people’s stuff.” With all these stories of people losing family legacy items, we know the first excuse is pure garbage. As far as the second excuse goes, we will see more of that bs since many of our city leaders and local activists are actually telling criminals they are victims, and fashioning public policy to enable them in perpetuity. Also, keep an eye out for stolen items on OfferUp and Craigslist and use broad search terms to seek them out: most criminals can barely spell their own names.
Paul – please reach out to me at alphahands.com and I’ll add it to the Alpha Hands stolen watch registry. Sorry for the loss and I hope that it can be found-
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