WATCH RIPPERS

Book
WATCH RIPPERS
Book

Information

January 2025
First Edition of 550
Perfect-Bound Softcover
64 pages
Dimensions: 26 x 20 cm
ISBN: 978-90-833898-8-2

Description

THE THIEF'S GUIDE TO LUXURY WATCH THEFT

This detailed guide unveils the brutal world of violent street heists targeting luxury watches across London and major European cities. Showcasing the tools, tactics, and ruthless methods of modern-day watch robbers, the book offers a rare look into their crimes—from shocking daylight attacks to high-speed moped getaways.

A special section highlights timepieces, detailing their grey market value and the robbers' estimated cut, exposing the financial engine behind these crimes. A must-read for watch aficionados, security professionals, and anyone intrigued by crime and the hidden underworld of high-end watch crime.

USD 40
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550BC is an independent publishing house based in Amsterdam, founded in 2018. Specializing in the complex realities of organized crime and conflict, we explore these subjects through the lens of visual anthropology. Our photo books provide rare, first-person perspectives from within otherwise inaccessible worlds, often created in direct collaboration with those involved. 550BC is also home to a private collection of over 2,000 unique physical items, preserved artifacts from the worlds we document. A selection is presented in our online archive.

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