Almost Robbed While Exploring London’s Luxury Watch Scene! | VLOG

Expert watch dealer Roman Sharf narrowly aboids being robbed while touring London’s luxury watch scene. He thrn visits the Time in London watch show and checks out the new BQ Watches store with Paul Thorpe and friends.
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[@jayv9619]

If there’s a robbery you can def expect Paul Thorpe to be around lol

[@robertdoyle4098]

That’s because he’s a criminal and so is his son they sold millions in fake watches they know criminals

[@TMQ1981]

He said "boys we got to get out of here trust me" Spoken like a true expert in theft and crime.

[@steve-1974]

Or a bnp rally

[@milsub59]

Or his Son

[@simonbutler377]

that racist bastard. Im glad I never bought watches from him.

[@ahsan101]

All those used rolex shops peddling watches with no box or papers provided by those same robbers. London circle of life

[@GShockWatchFan.]

Papers can be fake now, very hard to see difference

[@ah97165]

Clickbait. Let me tell you how watches get robbed in London. Someone will be wearing a watch to restaurant/club. The security guard/waiter at the place will notice that you're wearing an expensive watch. He/she will then contact people setting you up. They will be ready around the corner of the street in balaclavas on a moped waiting for their inside man to tell them that they're leaving and so forth. I've been Hatton garden millions of times. This is not even 10% accurate 😂 (I live 20 minutes away from Hatton Gardens. Trust me I know)

[@ah97165]

But I guess clickbait is the game of KZbin.

[@kcw3733]

And I guess the only way someone can get robbed so happen is your way, cause you know... talk about mr know it all

[@raaraa-1]

@@kcw3733 exactly!!

[@ah97165]

@kcw3733 yeah that's the only way someone can get robbed 100% there is no other possibilities I can think of

[@truevanpencil5403]

Until they changed the way the police could ‘interact’ with moped robbers, you could get a high value watch robbed anywhere in London. Obviously gangs will target areas with more of them watches on peoples wrists. Soon as police started crashing into the mopeds there was coincidentally a downturn in moped watch thefts 😂 who would’ve thought it 😂

[@robertqueen3695]

I really hope this is not another one of your fake scenario videos y'all need to quit that stupid s***

[@EstyA329]

@@robertqueen3695 lol what

[@CameronStyleMagic]

It’s not, I filmed it.

[@pinkaminadianepie4735]

​@@CameronStyleMagiclol shut up

[@thenotoriousvlog5986]

Agreed

[@Nolimittt]

Those guys are their with cameras, seem more like fans than robbers photographing (with big cams) their targets?

[@johnprosser5035]

Jeez..... The guy with the casio

[@roybatty6368]

bloody fool

[@erikandersen2146]

Yeah right? I got the same feeling, like relax go away ,man...

[@markhondaturbo]

You mean Mr. Bean? 😊

[@eRasedXem]

He sounded proud to be broke, typical Scot lmao

[@johnwhite.762]

Hilarious, I heard he got sacked after this. And has been barred from every watch event in London.

[@joshhawkins5894]

Direct from Anthony's playbook

[@polocos8788]

Not really, he actually avoided getting robbed

[@mikemcdonald2427]

lol it was actually me in Hatton garden, I recognised the guys and as I love watches I just wanted to see what watches they had on , also I text my friend who is a big fan of all you guys to say you was there ?? Sorry if this scared you

[@tinman917]

😂

[@caraxresearch5406]

Clickbait title...

[@daylan233]

Not the first time they’ve done this

[@jesseedmands9631]

And yet it worked

[@ki6eki]

Welcome to KZbin…

[@Snowmunkee]

I knew it was, I just had to click to find out how egregious it was

[@TopG-ue5mp]

Thanks I’ve avoided these videos since he shafted most of his staff, I got 5 min in till I read your comment if it’s bollocks click bait I’ve not watching the rest of it 👍🏻

[@johnwayne2103]

Need to hire body guards.

[@MakeBlasters2024]

They can be inside men too

[@gyang333]

But I bet they tell their insurance companies that they travel with armed security, which is a prerequisite of coverage.

[@Yui92939]

How do we know your watches are authentic and not Frankenwatches when you fired Peter?

[@user-pn2vg5zz2b]

Kevin now does the authentication with his vast knowledge of cell phones.

[@Yui92939]

@@user-pn2vg5zz2b 😂😂😂

[@danielkaufman1937]

I have had zero luck finding value in watch shopping in London. The pound is too strong at the moment and VAT at 17% makes everything far too expensive.

[@markrichards3720]

Vat is 20%in UK and you can claim that back if not UK citizen was my understanding

[@yobgol]

@@markrichards3720 correct, 20% - since 2011. london has a concentration of interesting valuables, but i wouldn't visit expecting it to cover everything. more chance of that in italy or japan, afaik.

[@houserental5424]

Fly to the USA and buy a watch, cheaper

[@andymac6006]

The pound is too strong. 😂 15 years ago we were getting 2$ to the £.

[@nguene]

​@@markrichards3720that's not true that ended in the UK in 2020 no more vat free shopping for tourists

[@Graham-rc1cp]

Know they’re going to “risky” area, roll sleeves up and flash their $100k watches talking loudly about spending huge sums of money. When this fails they point to a group of passersby who are looking over wondering what all the noise/filming is about and claim they are a gang of watch thieves. Pathetic.

[@Juniar101]

Yeah pretty cringe acting like they’re behind enemy lines, but it makes for good TV

[@jwatsonatunc]

Check out the clock exhibit at the British museum in London. It’s free and very cool

[@sats7819]

I live in the UK and so glad NOT in London. It is a shit hole. You can't have nice things

[@toniownez]

Well it's not like the rest of it is much better.

[@toddmurphy523]

Was that an Apostle Spoon at the Antique Silver Boutique?

[@adamjones5931]

That memory cabinet and the story behind it is awesome.

[@toddmurphy523]

The Chronometer you bought was fantastic....👍

[@J-ms4hw]

Paul thorpe is a total embarrassment

[@juandirection8820]

People who want to be replaced in their own countries are embarrassments

[@milsub59]

And a lying w*****r

[@YingDat]

Why what’s wrong with him ?

[@smartmad68]

Almost robbed??? Just because you see someone looking at you and texting??? Absolute BS!!!

[@user-kh3nz9lb2k]

Those guys across the street were not thugs, the clothes and general appearance were all wrong, one of em was even carrying a camera FFS. They probably just recognized you as youtube watch guys, that said, stay alert. The thugs usually ride around 2 up on mopeds, they dress in black, grey jogging bottoms, coats and wear full face helmets. You will know them when you see them.

[@pepevonkek7803]

Those are called spotters. Obviously this location is way above their paygrade. You have to be streetwise.

[@truxton1000]

Well it’s hard to judge if they were there to look out for thing, of course they will dress like tourists to try a blend in. They are not totally stupid you know.

[@ColinBenjamin]

I loved seeing that five minutes of microbrands at the beginning. Wish I would have been at that event! Certainly would have picked up a few affordable pieces.

[@Money_Mitchell]

Maybe they were just wondering who’s the guy walking around being filmed with a camera??😂

[@RomanSharf]

That's what we thought at first, but it was not the case.

[@bigturbob7356]

Why blur out their face if you think they were up to no good? Could probably help someone in London to know what these potential thieves looked like.

[@milsub59]

Because it was click bait nonsense from Thorpe

[@GrunauDelapp]

Okay, I’ve always scratched my head about the obsession around the kislux book totes and their practicality, but this one is adorable!! Congratulations

[@Black-kh1br]

Buying nice things with history from a verified dealer with knowledge, it's a pleasure!

[@ippaku]

Thank you for the video. I enjoyed it as always. Be Well Be You

[@cardiffb7914]

I swear I seen my apartment out the window at one point,gutted and didn’t know there was a watch event in Wembley?

[@jessehernandez8894]

That Marloe Watch Company watch (limited to 1,000 pieces) for only $430 usd…. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 for someone that can’t afford a Rolex just yet, that’s a GREAT BUY!! Thx Roman

[@toddmurphy523]

Great prices at that Micro Brand Fair ..!

[@sleepzebra]

Do you know what the name of the fair in London was?

[@jessem.2807]

Love these videos where they travel around and I get to see some of the inside of the trade.

[@robmarchand7421]

Great video Roman.

[@Bahromjonrabiev]

How much you paid for Ulysse Nardin WII?

[@jonschoenberg8498]

i like the suit jacket that roman was wearing

[@andybinns4993]

Hi Roman, it was nice to shake your hand at BQ. when in London or anywhere in Uk You can realy on Paul to look after your safty

[@Alex_J44]

Almost robbed ? Wtf 😂😂😂😂😂 yeah that’s going to happen whilst filming. Click bait to promote Digital Watch Vault.

[@dirtysouth1294]

Bro no offense your the ONLY person getting robbed every other video, or getting scammed, stop the CAP already

[@flamboyentpromotions3471]

Welcome to London Roman you gotta be careful on these streets but i think you lot were acting a bit paranoid, can't be too careful tho

[@arronhughes6393]

When did the robbery almost happen? When Paul saw someone who didn’t recognise him?

[@dylandekoker4699]

Casio guy lost his job I'm sure.. No product knowledge 😂😂😂😂

[@johnwhite.762]

I think they found him selling the Big Issue at Kings Cross, tidied him up gave him some money, then dumped him back on the street again.

[@johnwhite.762]

Yes I heard they dumped the loser and he has been banned from every watch event.

[@johnwhite.762]

He's actually a mentally ill vet. Got the gig for a few quid and then fucked it up. Last I heard he was back on the street. LOSER.

[@USA79999]

UK should allow the VAT refund for tourists. So sad sales are going to France and Belgium

[@truxton1000]

Politicians have no idea what they create. And now with Labour it will be more of the same madness. God help us all, I say that being an extreme atheist!

[@GarethWelch-cb6wv]

Surprised old Forpee didn’t have a shooter or two on him the diamond gangster geezer he is.

[@MrBeard-et1yi]

Great video

[@terrybeach2032]

I’m amazed at this amazingly amazing superbly superb video.

[@toddmurphy523]

Loved the variety in this episode !

[@jompfish]

I honestly don't understand what the hell to that guy flashing a cheap 20bucks G-shock.trashing & calling other new watch brands like Atowak a cheap ripoff watch ? When Romam mentioned it a resemblance to Uwerk.That guy got completely lost & have no farling clue what brand was that !.He emd up looking like a fool " Lolz 🤣

[@truevanpencil5403]

I think you will find that is called sarcasm my friend 😂😂😂

[@filipebeat]

🤦‍♂ he was jokin 😂

[@johnwhite.762]

I know he's just a loser. I think they felt sorry for him, scraped him off the street, tidied him up a bit and gave him $50 for a day's work, but he fucked that up. So he's back on the street where he belongs. Loser.

[@johnwhite.762]

Yes well said, he was a LOSER and had no right to be at that event.

[@alfies98]

Yeah, not a chance. If youre getting robbed in london, you aint being checked out first. They just take it and deal with it after.

[@psidvicious]

Kinda disappointed there wasn’t more to the “Almost Robbed” story. Kinda left with the impression ‘maybe it happened, maybe it didn’t.’

[@dannyc8996]

Good marketing knowing the reputation London has for watch robbery putting this in the title bound to bring more traffic not saying they wasn’t scheming but definitely not almost robbed 😂

[@roblevy3492]

Stop hanging around with Spencer, you’ll be fine🤣🤣

[@PeteNice29]

Ah yes, cultural seasonings abound

[@MrBlazeSniping]

Why censor their faces? If you think they’re criminals you shouldn’t hide their identity

[@Snowmunkee]

Because they're not criminals, and insulating they are on KZbin could be slanderous and they could sue

[@Sjeremy17]

Because they’re millionaires and have a lot to lose, the thieves can end up suing it’s 2024

[@TNKDestroyer]

As others have said they can be liable. Yes they acted suspicious, but looking suspicious isn't a crime. If a crime happened that's different

[@MrSitemaster2]

MrBalzeSniping - " Innocent until proven guilty".

[@ozicryptoG]

That's because it's all staged.

[@masterwatch]

Watch and Smartphone theft in Central London is terrible.

[@thelord7627]

yes its the usual suspects also........

[@LaNdLoRd305]

BIG W

[@joshblackmun]

Roman you’re from Philly and you had back up. Should walked straight across the street and asked those chaps if they needed ‘help’ 😅

[@JayC-kj7ls]

competition is the key for growth

[@pepevonkek7803]

Japanese yen USD rate is good at the moment for shopping

[@ifcukin8mufc168]

Very interesting !

[@simonbutler377]

the second guys watches were great

[@MyScotty7]

Fascinating

[@flipmode45]

Spence the man!

[@jessedeville]

Used to enjoy Paul Thorpe's channel, now it's political jingoistic posts, nothing more than 'old man yells at cloud'

[@pandora8478]

Someone should tell him that Britain doesn’t have a multicultural empire anymore, and that’s the reason for our multicultural society!

[@truxton1000]

@@pandora8478 it’s nothing to do with this, as these problems exist only because Europe is rich. As most countries in Europe suffer from exactly the same problems regardless if they have any colonies or not.

[@dwillis1]

With you on that.

[@truxton1000]

@@dwillis1 So I guess you don’t care about saving the country from being ruined. Dig the head in the sand, “as long as I am ok” attitude.

[@dwillis1]

@@truxton1000 you guess incorrectly. Not enjoying Paul’s videos or how he goes about spreading his message does not directly mean that I don’t want to “save” the country. I don’t feel you can save something by cutting it in half, quite the opposite. Do I feel safe in London? No. Would I wear any of my higher end watches into certain areas of the UK? No. Do I feel that a traditional way of life is threatened in the UK? Yes. Do I think ranting on KZbin and deepening a culture of division and a confrontational rhetoric is going to solve any of the above? No.

[@carlrees5574]

He can claim the vat back as he's not a uk citizen

[@needaname1984]

Who's that cutie in gray's market 😍

[@alawi23]

His name is Johhny and he's awesome.. very knowledgeable man.

[@imrankhan-ln6ef]

120 pounds nooo 120k lol

[@SlySoSavage]

❤LB in my City!

[@MichaelPetersFenwicks]

Love it that you're supporting the small and sometimes unknown brands. Good work.

[@Joe-xo3xy]

I lived in England for over ten years but I want to ask someone else, why is everything so expensive there.

[@truevanpencil5403]

Primark, Poundland etc offer insanely cheap food and clothing in the uk. I’d say food and clothes are way cheaper than in the US, as a comparison.

[@Joe-xo3xy]

@@truevanpencil5403 I am not sure about that, U.S seems to be the land of plenty, I cannot comment on the quality of consumer goods there but I know scales of economy is their thing.

[@serz1885]

1:36 i guess guys who blown nord stream pipeline were wearing it 18:58 any NBA player

[@georgecupac1202]

you look like you could handle yourself.

[@whatifitisreal]

It would still be a Rolex. Just a Rolex that has been rolled over by a tank.

[@whatifitisreal]

It would probably be worth more call it a 1 of 1

[@AmandaSchulte-s9d]

amzwatch You are so well-informed about luxury watches. You've obviously done your due diligence and the comparison to the US is very informative...because of course, I live in New York. thank you very much

[@cuparttea]

Guy with the Casio, my god he was awful.

[@johnwhite.762]

Oh he was awful. One of life's losers, I mean what was he doing there with such a cheap watch?

[@johnwhite.762]

He's actually a mentally ill vet. Got the gig for a few quid and then fucked it up. Last I heard he was back on the street. LOSER.

[@Trevorpartington-yc6ri]

Funny because when it said robbery I imetatly thought of the pikey Irish watch guy

[@johncorcoran2569]

Thanks for another great video! London is cool!😊

[@DiscoR53]

All you had to say calmly to the thief “Babayaga”.

[@ShoNuff18]

This clown with the Casio watch was very annoying.

[@johnwhite.762]

Clown? I didn't see that he had a red nose or clown make up on. The only clowns are those wankers tossing themselves off over cheap tat.

[@johnwhite.762]

He's a social case for sure.

[@johnwhite.762]

He's actually a mentally ill vet. Got the gig for a few quid and then fucked it up. Last I heard he was back on the street. LOSER.

[@keithburford8589]

Jeez so much negativity in the comments, everyone has an opinion or a keyboard to attack I guess. For myself I enjoyed that Roman as I quite like these ' walkabout ' type videos.

[@milsub59]

Yes , an opinion....just like yours

[@ams54321]

Do watch thieves normally carry cameras? Is that part of their disguise? 😂

[@powerfuljones]

The videography is getting so good. Really nice intro of London to „a normal KZbin video“

[@f..k]

Love the knowledge transfer through your videos

[@RonSmith472]

How tall is Nina?

[@ninaricccci]

5’8” but usually in platforms which puts me up quite a few inches 😂

[@user-wp5zk6wq9t]

As a new watch collector from scandinavia , i really luv your videos... (Oris,Panerai and C.W. have some of my favorite watches listed at a cheaper price in Norway!)

[@masterpiecesofart9323]

Hı, Time:1.05 Seamaster 300M 50.Years Sir please touch with me.Thank you.

[@Sanctuary_Of_Sound]

He is lying to you about the VAT these are second hand pieces, so he is paying VAT under the margin scheme, so basically VAT only applies to their profit, not the whole price.

[@simonbutler377]

im surprised about the VAT issue, dont you guys have VAT free on purchases since you're american tourists.

[@nathanduncan5454]

Why you blurting the face show the people so they are recognized… expose the people trying to STEAL the watch’s…. F their privacy at that point smh

[@kreativrat]

Lets go

[@sinjinadams2862]

Great video! I really enjoyed it.

[@adenwellsmith6908]

It'll have to be a very small driver to drive a cartier Tank over a Rolex.

[@Smood47]

5:37 Mr bean

[@johnwhite.762]

M Has-Been I heard they sacked him after that.

[@shunaalparwanda1567]

If I remember correctly, there is no (or negligible) VAT in the UK on preowned watches...

[@TTT-1961.]

Another bad example of click bait. Really makes me wonder what you guys will say to make a watch sale.

[@toddmurphy523]

Sport coat hoodie....very unique!

[@bengladston5175]

So dramatic 😂 it’s really not that dangerous

[@envelope5793]

What happened to this channel?!

[@Subcomandante73]

Clickbait, fake comments, and a walking prune with tattoos?

[@danielhill9473]

Didn't think Paul Thorpe liked watches anymore? Since hes deleted all his watch content from his channel and replaced it with his RW content.

[@Graham-rc1cp]

@@raaraa-1 He means “far right”…

[@dd-kz9ex]

Racist content you mean, I guess his running out of money so he came back to what he knows watches

[@johnkennedy6942]

Don't foreigners claim the VAT back at the airport ?

[@stevenoasis1]

Not from U.K. removed it a few years ago.

[@nicknicola1009]

Was a pleasure meeting you in London on both days of the show too Roman, always a great guy to talk to.

[@frankphilpot3492]

You really had a close call there Roman, the bad actors in London have big balls, glad you got out if that situation unscathed. Very nice watches on display. I did notice they were pretty pricey. At least you picked up one piece while you were there. London is a treasure trove of antiques, thanks for the look at what they have to offer. Glad you had a good time with Paul. Great episode, hope you had a safe trip back.😊

[@sam3346]

Maybe they are your fans…. Ngl they didn’t look like watch robbers