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Platinum Robbery in Cologne: How a Rolex disappeared before your eyes!
In the trial surrounding the robbery of a 105,000 euro Rolex platinum from an Ossendorf steakhouse, the defendant is accused of armed robbery.
Platinum Robbery in Cologne: How a Rolex disappeared before your eyes!
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, a trial began at the Cologne Regional Court that has caused a sensation in recent weeks. The focus is on the public prosecutor's accusation against a defendant who is said to have pulled out a gun and threatened the watch dealer during a sales discussion about a luxury wristwatch, a so-called Rolex Daytona Platinum worth 105,000 euros. The details of the incident are shocking and raise questions about the safety of trading valuable watches.
As the Cologne City Gazette Reportedly, the defendant and the injured party knew each other from several corners. The watch dealer had advertised the Rolex on “Ebay Classifieds”, but he couldn’t find a buyer. The defendant showed interest and it seemed like a good deal could be struck. During the meeting, the defendant tried on the watch and adjusted the bracelet.
Surprising twist at the steakhouse
But the meeting took a dramatic turn. After the defendant had disappeared to the toilet several times, he pulled out a Walter PPK from under the table and threatened with the words: “Don’t do stupid things now.” The watch dealer felt threatened and reported “anger, panic and fear” when the defendant took the watch and certificates and responded to the comment “I’m leaving now.” A serious offense that casts a shadow over the entire industry.
The defendant's defense attorney, Jürgen Graf, admitted that the watch was taken, but denied the presence of a weapon. He argued that it could only be embezzlement, which would be punished more leniently. The background is also complicated because the families of the perpetrator and victim knew each other, and Graf declared the watch as collateral for existing debts. But the watch dealer objected vigorously: Although he had said so in order to get the watch back, he had been cheated again.
Crime statistics shed light on the situation
The incidents surrounding jewelers and high-quality watches are anything but isolated cases. According to that International Jeweler Warning Service Burglary, theft, robbery and fraud are common problems in the industry. The frightening statistics show both committed crimes and attempted crimes and provide important data for planning security measures.
In summary, the process offers exciting insights into the dark side of the luxury watch trade. Even when large amounts of money are involved, human safety concerns are paramount. The trial will continue in the coming days and all eyes will be on the court as the truth emerges.
In the meantime, the search for valuable watches like the coveted Rolex Daytona Platinum continues unabated. The Classifieds show how much interest there is in such timepieces, even if the associated risks should not be underestimated.