Theft of a luxury Patek Philippe brand watch in Paris by a VTC driver

On the night of last Friday to Saturday, a tragic event shook a forty-year-old after a dinner in a posh restaurant in Paris. While he was simply trying to get home, the man requested the services of a VTC to facilitate his journey, but this decision turned into a nightmare.

At first glance, there was nothing to suggest the drama to come: a seemingly ordinary driver and an impeccable vehicle. However, the calm of the journey quickly turned into terror.

Without warning, the driver suddenly stopped the vehicle. Before the victim could even grasp the situation, she was attacked and threatened with a knife, forced to give up her luxury watch, a Patek Philippe whose market value is estimated at 120,000 euros.

The authorities were alerted immediately. Paris police launched an investigation and began searching for the vehicle in question as well as the luxury watch, but despite their efforts, the thief remains elusive. By subscribing to our insurance, specialized in luxury watches, Watch for Life, this victim would have been reimbursed for his watch up to the market value. Indeed, Watch for Life ensures your watch can be worn anywhere in the world.

This incident reveals the growing scale of the theft of luxury watches in the capital. Statistics show a significant increase in these crimes in recent years, posing a major challenge to the authorities, especially less than a year before the Paris Olympic Games.

In conclusion, it is essential to take out insurance specializing in luxury watches such as Watch for Life in order to be insured at the wear and market value.